Fat embolism syndrome due to bilateral intramedullary nailing of tibia

  • Abhijit S. Nair Yashoda Superspeciality Hospital, Somajiguda, Hyderabad (India).
  • Rahul Amte Yashoda Superspeciality Hospital, Somajiguda, Hyderabad (India).
  • Lavanya Ram Yashoda Superspeciality Hospital, Somajiguda, Hyderabad (India).
  • T. Dasaradha Rama Reddy Reddy Yashoda Superspeciality Hospital, Somajiguda, Hyderabad (India).
Keywords: Fat embolism, Intramedullary nailing, Noninvasive ventilation

Abstract

Fat embolism syndrome is commonly encountered after long bone and hip fractures.

Postoperatively it may be encountered after intramedullary nailing of long bones and pelvic

arthroplasties. We report a case involving a 17 year old girl who had both tibial bone fractures and underwent intramedullary nailing with vascular repair and developed fat embolism with lung infiltrates requiring non-invasive ventilation. We also review relevant literature and describe criteria required to diagnose fat embolism syndrome.

Citation: Nair AS, Amte R, Ram L, Reddy DR. Fat embolism syndrome due to bilateral intramedullary nailing of tibia. Anaesth Pain & Intensive Care 2014;18(3):277-279.

Published
01-29-2019
How to Cite
Nair, A. S., Amte, R., Ram, L., & Reddy, T. D. R. R. (2019). Fat embolism syndrome due to bilateral intramedullary nailing of tibia. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 277-279. Retrieved from https://apicareonline.com/index.php/APIC/article/view/418
Issue
Vol.18 No.3(2014): July-September
Section
Case Reports