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Document Type
Case Report
Abstract
Fat embolism syndrome is caused by the release of fat globules into the systemic circulation. The presentation varies from mild respiratory distress to a devastating clinical scenario that includes hypoxemia, petechial hemorrhages of the skin, and confusion that may lead to coma or death.It is prevalent in 1-5% of patients after trauma to the pelvis, long bones and rarely described in elective total knee replacement.
Recommended Citation
Saba Zaidi, Syeda and Ishaque, Noman
(2017)
"Fat embolism syndrome, in a patient with Bilateral total knee replacement,"
Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS): Vol. 12
:
Iss.
2
, Article 11.
Available at:
https://ecommons.aku.edu/pjns/vol12/iss2/11
