Fat embolism syndrome due to bilateral intramedullary nailing of tibia
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.