Neonatal fat embolism and agglutination of intralipid.
Pulmonary fat embolism in a preterm infant receiving Intralipid intravenously is described. Serum obtained at the time of clinical deterioration agglutinated Intralipid. This coincided with the onset of septicaemia and with a raised serum C reactive protein concentration. Subsequent clinical improvement was associated with reduction in the C reactive protein concentration and nonagglutination of Intralipid.
D000371:Agglutination; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000378:metabolism; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000097:blood; D004620:Embolism, Fat / Q000209:etiology*; D005527:Food, Fortified / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008055:Lipids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology
D008055:Lipids; D002097:C-Reactive Protein