Fat embolism syndrome medical therapy

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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

Medical Therapy

The mainstay of treatment of fat embolism syndrome is supportive care and early thrombolysation. Following are the main steps used for the management:

Conservative management

  • In ICU supportive care
  • Fluid resuscitation
  • Supplemental oxygen and mechanical ventilation
  • Intracranial monitoring and frequent neurological examination if central nervous system dysfunction is present.

Supplemental oxygen

Anticoagulation

Corticosteroids

Fluid resuscitation

Mechanical ventilation

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