Fat embolism syndrome (FES) can occur after a fracture of a long bone. What are the clinical features of FES? Petechiae on soles of feet and palms of hands Respiratory insufficiency Encephalopathy Global neurologic deficits

Fat embolism syndrome (FES) can occur after a fracture of a long bone. What are the clinical features of FES? Petechiae on soles of feet and palms of hands Respiratory insufficiency Encephalopathy Global neurologic deficits

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter4: The Muscular System

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23. Fat embolism syndrome (FES) can occur after a fracture of a long bone. What are the clinical features of FES?

1. Petechiae on soles of feet and palms of hands
2. Respiratory insufficiency
3. Encephalopathy
4. Global neurologic deficits

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