| Literature DB >> 417679 |
A J Barson, M L Chistwick, C M Doig.
Abstract
Four cases of fat embolism are described in infants receiving prolonged intravenous infusion of fat (Intralipid 20%). This therapeutic complication has been termed 'fat overloading syndrome' but bears a clinical similarity to post-traumatic fat embolism. These 4 cases are the first to be recorded in infancy, and with histopathological proof of fat embolism. These 4 cases are the first to be recorded in infancy, and with histopathological proof of fat embolism. Transient high rates of infusion of Intralipid appears to be a factor in the aetiology of the condition.Entities:
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Year: 1978 PMID: 417679 PMCID: PMC1545144 DOI: 10.1136/adc.53.3.218
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arch Dis Child ISSN: 0003-9888 Impact factor: 3.791