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The diagnosis and treatment of severe cerebral fat embolism.
- Source :
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Chinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi [Chin J Traumatol] 2003 Dec; Vol. 6 (6), pp. 375-8. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- Objective: To improve the diagnosis and treatment of severe cerebral fat embolism (SCFE).<br />Methods: The data of nine patients with SCFE were retrospectively analyzed. The manifestations of the central nerve system, respiratory system and hemorrhage were recorded, at the same time, accessory examination including arterial oxygen, fat macroglobules in venous blood and image examination was adapted. The patients were treated with exopexy, pharmocotherapy and oxygentherapy.<br />Results: Two of the nine patients died of severe complications, the other seven recovered without severe sequela.<br />Conclusions: Gurd standard should be improved for early diagnosis of SCFE. If svere complications can be prevented, patients who receive early treatment will have favourable prognosis.
- Subjects :
- Accidental Falls
Accidents, Traffic
Adolescent
Adult
China
Combined Modality Therapy
Embolism, Fat mortality
Female
Humans
Intracranial Embolism mortality
Male
Middle Aged
Multiple Trauma
Retrospective Studies
Risk Assessment
Sampling Studies
Severity of Illness Index
Survival Analysis
Cause of Death
Embolism, Fat diagnosis
Embolism, Fat therapy
Intracranial Embolism diagnosis
Intracranial Embolism therapy
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1008-1275
- Volume :
- 6
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Chinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 14642060