Fat Overload Syndrome

Body weight of the patient

Amount of lipid emulsion infused

• fever?

• jaundice?

• spontaneous hemorrhage and/or easy bruisability?

• tachycardia?

• tachypnea?

• headache?

• lethargy or irritability?

• nausea and vomiting?

• abdominal pain ?

• hepatosplenomegaly?

• cough, with or without hemoptysis?

• seizures?

• cardiac failure?

Is the serum is thick, creamy and burgundy colored?

Are 'vacuolated' neutrophils seen in the peripheral blood smear?

Is the platelet count normal with large platelets seen on the peripheral blood smear ?

Is the bleeding time prolonged due to abnormal platelet function?

Are coagulation factor screening tests abnormal?

Are the liver function tests elevated with increased conjugated bilirubin?

Serum trigylceride levels

Are blood cultures positive?