title: Fat embolism syndrome: a puzzling phenomenon.
abstract: Fat emboli are a life-threatening source of respiratory insufficiency. Whether they are of mechanical or chemical origin remains a subject of controversy. Fat embolism syndrome is most often seen after fracture of long bones, and immobilization of the fracture site may decrease risk of its development. Adequate oxygenation is the most important aspect of therapy; most patients given vigorous supportive treatment recover with no residual lung injury.
mesh_terms: D004620:Embolism, Fat / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008049:Lipase / Q000097:blood; D013577:Syndrome
chemical_list: D006493:Heparin; D008049:Lipase