Intralipid microemboli.
A baby girl died after receiving intravenous Intralipid. At necropsy a pulmonary Intralipid microembolus, unrelated to the cause of death, was found. Serum taken immediately before infusion agglutinated Intralipid. C reactive protein concentration was raised. This supports the theory that C reactive protein may agglutinate Intralipid in vivo, causing embolisation.
D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000032:analysis; D005217:Fat Emulsions, Intravenous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000097:blood / Q000139:chemically induced*
D005217:Fat Emulsions, Intravenous; D002097:C-Reactive Protein