Fat embolism syndrome history and symptoms
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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
A detailed history and early detection of symptoms is vital for the diagnosis of fat embolism (FES). It is entirely a clinical diagnosis. Patients with fat embolism may have a positive history of long bone fracture, orthopedic procedure, plastic surgical procedure or parenteral lipid transfusion. The symptoms may take 24-48 hours to become apparent and can be categorized as pulmonary, neurological and cutaneous symptoms.
History and Symptoms
History
Patients with fat embolism may have a positive history of:
- Long bone fracture
- Orthopedic procedure
- Plastic surgical procedure
- Parenteral lipid transfusion.
Symptoms
It usually takes 24-48 hours after the injury for the physical symptoms to become apparent. The symptoms of fat embolism syndrome can be divided into four categories:
- Pulmonary symptoms
- Neurological symptoms
- Cutaneous symptoms
- General symptoms
Pulmonary symptoms:
Neurological symptoms:
Cutaneous symptoms:
General symptoms: