The fat embolism syndrome, results of a therapeutic regime.
Results of a therapeutic regime for the fat embolism syndrome are presented. The basis of this regime is to prevent hypoxia by use of oxygen and if necessary intermittent positive pressure ventilation. Prophylactic oxygen therapy in patients likely to develop the fat embolism syndorme is suggested.
D000137:Acid-Base Imbalance / Q000628:therapy; D004620:Embolism, Fat / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000517:prevention & control; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014883:Water-Electrolyte Imbalance / Q000628:therapy