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Post-traumatic cerebral fat embolism

神经外科

Common symptoms

昏迷、血压下降、心率增快、呼吸困难、发绀、咯血、意识障碍、抽搐、颅内压增高

The pathology of disease

Post-traumatic cerebral fat embolism is fat globules in cerebral circulation after long-bone/pelvic fracture; part of fat embolism syndrome.

Symptoms

Acute confusion; seizures; respiratory distress; petechial rash; 24-72 h post-fracture

Causes

Long-bone fracture; fat marrow entry into circulation.

Treatment

Supportive; oxygen; early fracture stabilization; steroids (controversial)

Dept

Orthopedic / critical care.

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