Fat embolism in infancy after intravenous fat infusions.
Four cases of fat embolism are described in infants receiving prolonged intravenous infusion of fat (Intralipid 20%). This therapeutic complication has been termed 'fat overloading syndrome' but bears a clinical similarity to post-traumatic fat embolism. These 4 cases are the first to be recorded in infancy, and with histopathological proof of fat embolism. These 4 cases are the first to be recorded in infancy, and with histopathological proof of fat embolism. Transient high rates of infusion of Intralipid appears to be a factor in the aetiology of the condition.
D002196:Capillaries / Q000473:pathology; D004620:Embolism, Fat / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008055:Lipids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008168:Lung / Q000098:blood supply; D008297:Male; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects*
D008055:Lipids