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==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The symptoms of fat embolism syndrome can be divided into three categories: | It usually takes 12-72 hours after the injury for the physical symptoms to become apparent. The symptoms of fat embolism syndrome can be divided into three categories: | ||
*Neurological symptoms | *Neurological symptoms | ||
*Cutaneous symptoms | *Cutaneous symptoms | ||
*Pulmonary symptoms | *Pulmonary symptoms | ||
'''Pulmonary symptoms:''' | |||
* Dyspnea | |||
* Tachypnea | |||
'''Neurological symptoms:''' | '''Neurological symptoms:''' | ||
* [[Disorientation]] | * [[Disorientation]] | ||
* [[confusion]] | * [[confusion]] | ||
* [[Headache]] | |||
* [[seizures]] | * [[seizures]] | ||
* [[Stupor]] | * [[Stupor]] | ||
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'''Cutaneous symptoms:''' | '''Cutaneous symptoms:''' | ||
* [[Petechial rash]] | * [[Petechial rash]] | ||
'''General symptoms:''' | |||
* [[Fever]] | |||
* [[Agitation (emotion)|Restlessness]] | |||
* [[Oliguria]] | |||
* [[Hematuria]] | |||
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. | ||
*[[Tachypnoea]], even [[breathlessness]] | *[[Tachypnoea]], even [[breathlessness]] |
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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
It usually takes 12-72 hours after the injury for the physical symptoms to become apparent. The symptoms of fat embolism syndrome can be divided into three categories:
- Neurological symptoms
- Cutaneous symptoms
- Pulmonary symptoms
Pulmonary symptoms:
- Dyspnea
- Tachypnea
Neurological symptoms:
Cutaneous symptoms:
General symptoms:
There is usually a latent period of 24 to 72 hours between injury and onset.
- Tachypnoea, even breathlessness
- Fever
- Petechial rash
- Headache
- Restlessness
- Renal dysfunction: Oliguria, haematuria, or anuria.