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==Who is at risk for fat embolism syndrome?== | ==Who is at risk for fat embolism syndrome?== | ||
:*Blunt trauma | :*[[Blunt trauma]] | ||
:*Acute [[pancreatitis]] | :*Acute [[pancreatitis]] | ||
:*[[Diabetes mellitus]] | :*[[Diabetes mellitus]] | ||
:* [[Burn]]s | |||
:*[[Joint reconstruction]] | |||
:*Liposuction | |||
:*[[Cardiopulmonary bypass]] | |||
:*Decompression sickness | |||
:*Parenteral lipid infusion | |||
==How to know you have fat embolism syndrome?== | ==How to know you have fat embolism syndrome?== |
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What is fat embolism syndrome?
How do I know if I have fat embolism syndrome and what are the symptoms of fat embolism syndrome?
Who is at risk for fat embolism syndrome?
- Blunt trauma
- Acute pancreatitis
- Diabetes mellitus
- Burns
- Joint reconstruction
- Liposuction
- Cardiopulmonary bypass
- Decompression sickness
- Parenteral lipid infusion
How to know you have fat embolism syndrome?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for fat embolism syndrome?
Directions to Hospitals Treating fat embolism syndrome
Prevention of fat embolism syndrome
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Copyleft Sources
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/460524-overview
http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Fat-Embolism.htm