论文信息 - Fat embolism syndrome without respiratory failure

Fat embolism syndrome without respiratory failure

We present a case of post-traumatic fat embolism syndrome according to Gurd's criteria. At no time did the patient have respiratory failure. Neurological symptoms were coma and focal signs, these evolved favourably until complete recovery.

R. Collado | N. Ibanez | M. Medrano | I. S. Gaviña | F. M. Chicharro

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