Isolated Cerebral Fat Embolism After Lower Extremity Fracture: Case Report

Isolated Cerebral Fat Embolism After Lower Extremity Fracture: Case Report

Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is characterized with petechiae, mental confusion, and respiratory failure, occurs generally after lower extremity long bone fractures or orthopedic surgery within 24-72 hours. Isolated cerebral fat embolism occurs at a rate of 0.9-2.2% that is a fatal event. The clinical...

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Main Authors: Canan Yılmaz, Derya Karasu, Seda Cansabuncu, Yılmaz Apaydın, Hasan Özal, Mine Aköz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2015-08-01
Series:Türk Yoğun Bakim Derneği Dergisi
Subjects:
Cerebral fat embolism
trauma
methemoglobinemia
local anesthesia
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