Ortho Complications (fat embolism)

Question 1

why is shock a complication of orthopedic dysfunction? (fractures and such)

Answer 1

you can bleed

Question 2

what type of fractures do you see a fat embolie? give examples

Answer 2

long bone fractures

• femur
• pelvic fractures
• and ANY crushing injuries

Question 3

The symptoms depend on what?

Answer 3

where the fat embolus goes

Question 4

what are some weird symptoms of fat embolism?

Answer 4

• petechiae or rash over the chest
• conjunctival hemorrhage
• snow storm on chest xray (lungs have white fluffy or patchy stuff)
• pulmonary symptoms

Question 5

the age group and gender that tend to get a fat embolism are___

Answer 5

young males because they tend to be risk takers

Question 6

if you’ll get a fat embolism, you’ll probably get it within the first___ hours after the injury (danger time for fat embolus )

Answer 6

36 hours