| Fat embolism syndrome after femur fracture with intramedullary nailing: case report. | |
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PMID: 21532048 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Fat embolism syndrome is a life-threatening condition that can develop after orthopedic injury and surgery. This syndrome developed in a 19-year-old man after a traumatic femoral fracture that was surgically repaired with intramedullary nailing. The complications experienced by the patient highlight the importance of prevention and early detection of fat embolism syndrome. Although minimization of the syndrome focuses primarily on prehospital care and early stabilization of a patient's condition, prevention of the potential consequences requires early detection by bedside nurses who care for trauma and orthopedic patients. Detailed nursing assessment and rapid recognition and reporting of the signs and symptoms associated with fat embolism syndrome are key to improving the outcomes of these patients. |
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Authors:
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K A Powers; L A Talbot |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Volume: 20 ISSN: 1937-710X ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Crit. Care Publication Date: 2011 May |
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Created Date: 2011-05-02 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9211547 Medline TA: Am J Crit Care Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 267-6 Citation Subset: IM; N |
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K. A. Powers is a lecturer and L. A. Talbot is a professor at the School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Charlotte. |
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