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Fat emboli syndrome (FES) involves the blockage of blood vessels by fat globules, potentially leading to respiratory failure, neurological abnormalities, and petechial rash. It occurs in 1-3% of femur fractures and 5-10% of bilateral or multiple long bone fractures. Pathogenesis involves the degradation of fat emboli into toxic free fatty acids causing inflammation and ARDS. Diagnosis is based on the presence of hypoxemia, neurological or respiratory symptoms, and petechial rash. Treatment is supportive and

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Joseph Gan Say Seong

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