Abstract

RANGEL RIVERA, Diego A; FUENTES ABREU, Stiven; GUERRERO CABALLERO, Julian  and  RODRIGUEZ DURAN, Juan C. Sindrome de embolismo graso con predominio de sintomas neurologicos. Rev. Asoc. Argent. Ortop. Traumatol. [online]. 2016, vol.81, n.4, pp.310-314. ISSN 1852-7434.

Fat embolism syndrome refers to a set of signs and symptoms caused by the release of fat in the bloodstream. It occurs in about 1% of patients with femur fractures. The classic triad includes respiratory distress with hypoxemia, neurologic impairment and petechial rash. Isolated reports document symptom improvement after administration of corticosteroids, but solid evidence of the usefulness of these drugs is lacking; therefore current management includes cardiovascular and respiratory support. We present a young adult patient with fat embolism syndrome and minimal respiratory symptoms after traumatic femoral fracture.

Keywords : Fat embolism syndrome; Femoral fracture; Acute cognitive disorder.

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