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Fat Embolism Summary

417 relevant articles (7 outcomes, 31 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: Blocking of a blood vessel by fat deposits in the circulation. It is often seen after fractures of large bones or after administration of CORTICOSTEROIDS.

Also Known As: Embolism, Fat; Embolisms, Fat; Fat Embolisms

Key Drugs and Agents for Fat Embolism

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Methylprednisolone : 4 outcomes 2 studies in 8 results : FDA 18 Generic
  2. Triolein : 2 studies in 7 results : IBA
  3. Polymethyl Methacrylate (Sol) : 2 studies in 6 results : IBA
  4. Oxygen : 1 study in 16 results : IBA
  5. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids) : 1 study in 14 results : IBA
  6. Heparin (Liquaemin) : 1 study in 13 results : FDA 69 Generic
  7. Lipids : 1 study in 12 results : IBA
  8. Lipoproteins (Lipoprotein) : 1 study in 10 results : IBA
  9. Steroids : 1 study in 5 results : IBA
  10. Clofibrate : 1 study in 5 results : FDA 6 Generic
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Diseases Related to Fat Embolism

  1. Syndrome
  2. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma)
  3. Tibial Fractures (Fracture, Tibial)
  4. Femoral Fractures (Femoral Fracture)
  5. Bone Fractures (Bone Fracture)
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Key Therapies for Fat Embolism

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  1. Arthroplasty : 1 outcome 2 studies in 49 results
  2. Ligation : 1 outcome 1 study in 2 results
  3. Artificial Respiration (Mechanical Ventilation) : 1 outcome in 4 results
  4. Intramedullary Fracture Fixation : 2 studies in 18 results
  5. Vertebroplasty : 2 studies in 6 results
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