Post Traumatic Fat Embolism Syndrome: A Case Report

Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is a rare clinical syndrome characterized by signs and symptoms resulting from fat emboli mostly after orthopedic trauma. It usually occurs between 12 to 72 hours after the insult. It has high mortality and morbidity. Diagnosis of this fatal syndrome is mainly based on clinical presentation. At present, management is predominantly supportive care. Here, we report a case of FES in patient with multiple fractures of left upper and lower limb. Given the absence of a gold standard diagnostic test or pathognomonic feature, he fulfilled the criteria by Lindeque, Schonfield and Gurd. The clinical course of the disease as well as the management in the intensive care unit are discussed.