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Dyspnoea after endo-medullary nailing: Fat embolism
  • Sebastiaan Martens,
  • Marcia De Wit,
  • Laurens De Grim
Sebastiaan Martens
AZ Voorkempen

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Marcia De Wit
AZ Voorkempen
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Laurens De Grim
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Abstract

Fat embolism is a potentially life-threatening condition that can develop after trauma or lower limb orthopaedic surgery. Characterized as a triad of respiratory, neurological and cutaneous symptoms. High index of suspicion is important. Rapid recognition and supportive treatment are key in improving the outcome. The prognosis is usually good.
28 Sep 2022Submitted to Clinical Case Reports
01 Oct 2022Submission Checks Completed
01 Oct 2022Assigned to Editor
03 Oct 2022Reviewer(s) Assigned
28 Oct 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
09 Nov 2022Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
10 Nov 20221st Revision Received
12 Nov 2022Assigned to Editor
12 Nov 2022Submission Checks Completed
12 Nov 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
14 Nov 2022Reviewer(s) Assigned
25 Nov 2022Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
26 Nov 20222nd Revision Received
28 Nov 2022Submission Checks Completed
28 Nov 2022Assigned to Editor
28 Nov 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
28 Nov 2022Reviewer(s) Assigned
02 Dec 2022Editorial Decision: Accept