Intraosseous infusion may be associated with fat emboli.
Patient selection: intraosseous infusion
The pressure of the infusion may play a role in the pathogenesis.
Sites of emboli:
(1) brain
(2) lung
(3) distal extremities
(4) kidneys
The diagnosis may be difficult if there are other causes of fat emboli:
(1) long bone fracture
(2) cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Specialty: Surgery, orthopedic
