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]

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.