Question 1

what is fat embolism?

Accepted Answer

Particle that moves: The term embolism implies something "breaking off" or travelling from an area where it is typically found to another area, through the body, usually in the vascular system. Obviously fat implies some type of lipid particle. This type of embolism is usually related to a traumatic injury, often a bone fracture, allowing this material access to the vascular system. It can be very serious, even fatal.

Question 2

what are fat embolism causes?

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Fractures: Fractures of the long bones are the commonest cause of fat embolism, though most cases go undetected.  Chest compression as part of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation is often associated with fat/bone marrow embolism.  Injury to fatty tissue and uncommon metabolic disorders also can cause fat embolism.

Question 3

what causes death in fat embolism syndrome?

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Oxygen deprivation: Blockage of circulation causing 02 deprivation.

Question 4

what are the most common symptoms of fat embolism?

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Shortness of breath: Shortness of breath, chest pain, and cough are some of the most common symptoms of fat embolism.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: fat embolism?

Accepted Answer

Fat particles in lun: Fat particles break loose and go in lungs causing shortness of breath.

Question 6

my sister has a fat embolism. what does this mean?

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FractureComplication: This is almost always preceded by a long-bone fracture, the theory being that fat from bone marrow (and other harmful particles) get into the veins of the bone and travel to the lung.  The body's reaction to these particles is what causes most of the trouble, causing tissues to swell and decreasing the movement of oxygen from the lungs into the blood.

Question 7

what is the best treatment for fat embolism?

Accepted Answer

Serious: Fat emboli to lungs can be life threatening. Usually from bone fracture or trauma. Fractures need to be set as quickly as possible.  Pt needs to be closely monitored. Albumin IV helps.  Pt may need ventilator.

Question 8

what if fat embolism enters lungs and blood stars entering lungs.

Accepted Answer

You got an emergency: When fat enters the lungs you will have pain, shortness of breath similar to pulmonary embolism from a blood clot. Go to the emergency room if this is what you have.

Question 9

is a fat embolism a risk to using an io for venous access if there are no viable veins?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Low, but possible.
Marrow is fatty space and intrados serous is into that tissue.

Question 10

can i get a fat embolism from a broken ankle?

Accepted Answer

Possible, unlikely: Fat embolism can be life-threatening yet not that common. Anything is possible but it will be highly unlikely that a broken ankle lead to fat embolism.

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