Fat Embolism Syndrome

FES

• long bone fractures –> release of fat globules into circulation –> assemble in pulmonary vasculature —> occlude Respiratory Distress –> form thrombus (platelet aggregation) —> Thrombocytopenia –> some emboli leak into the systemic circulation –> microvasculature occlusion in the brain Neurological impairement & Petechial rash (skin)

Triad of Respiratory distress, Neuro impairement (confusion), petechia (rash)