The Effect of Low Dose Dexamethasone on the Reduction of Hypoxaemia and Fat Embolism Syndrome After Long Bone Fractures

The Effect of Low Dose Dexamethasone on the Reduction of Hypoxaemia and Fat Embolism Syndrome After Long Bone Fractures

Background: A dangerous and sometimes fatal consequence of post-traumatic long bone fractures is fat embolism syndrome (FES). The reported incidence of FES ranges from 2% to 22%. FES can also lead to critical illness with fatality rates between 10 to 36%. This study's objective was to determine...

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Main Authors: Akash K, Madhuchandra R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arizona Thoracic Society 2023-01-01
Series:Southwest Journal of Pulmonary and Critical Care
Subjects:
gurd's criteria
complication
corticosteroids
dexamethasone
fat embolism syndrome
hypoxemia
incidence
long bone fracture
prevention
treatment
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