title: Fat embolism syndrome.
abstract: Although first reported in 1862, the fat embolism syndrome continues to arouse controversy. Current views on its pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis are reviewed here.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Van Besouw
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Hinds
mesh_terms: D004620:Embolism, Fat / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis