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*Intracranial monitoring and frequent neurological examination if central nervous system dysfunction is present. | *Intracranial monitoring and frequent neurological examination if central nervous system dysfunction is present. | ||
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===Anticoagulation=== | ===Anticoagulation=== | ||
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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.