Diagnosis and treatment of 16 cases of fat embolism syndrome post fracture
- VernacularTitle:骨折并发脂肪栓塞综合征16例的诊治分析
- Author:
Yujie LIU
;
Yaling LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Fractures/complications;
Embolism,fat;
Syndrome
- From:
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
2006;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the diagnosis and treatment of fat embolism syndrome past fracture(FES).Methods From January 1990 to December 2004,16 cases of FES post fracture were treated including 7 cases of post femoral fracture;4 post tibia and fibular fracture;3 post multisegmental fracture;2 post femoral neck fracture.The treatment involved effective restriction of movement and the early use of large doses of dexamethasone.Results All 16 cases regained full consciousness with normal life symptoms.Conclusion Prevention is very important.Besides,early diagnosis and effective treatment is the key to reduce the death rate from FES.
