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==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The symptoms of fat embolism syndrome can be divided into three categories: | |||
*Neurological symptoms | |||
*Cutaneous symptoms | |||
*Cerebral symptoms | |||
There is usually a latent period of 24 to 72 hours between injury and onset. | There is usually a latent period of 24 to 72 hours between injury and onset. |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Feham Tariq, MD [2]
Overview
Symptoms
The symptoms of fat embolism syndrome can be divided into three categories:
- Neurological symptoms
- Cutaneous symptoms
- Cerebral symptoms
There is usually a latent period of 24 to 72 hours between injury and onset.
- Tachypnoea, even breathlessness
- Fever
- Petechial rash
- Headache
- Restlessness
- Disorientation, confusion, seizures, stupor, even coma
- Renal dysfunction: Oliguria, haematuria, or anuria.