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| Gurd's Diagnostic Criteria for Fat Embolism Syndrome |
The EBMcalc module Gurd's Diagnostic Criteria for Fat Embolism Syndrome is available in EBMcalc Complete Edition.
This calculator evaluates the following Clinical Criteria:
- Hypoxia (PaO2 <60 mmHg and FiO2 >40%)
- CNS depression
- Petechiae
- Tachycardia (HR >120 beats per minute)
- Pyrexia (Temp >39 degrees C)
- Thrombocytopenia (Platelet count <150K)
- Fat globules in the urine or sputum
- Retinal emboli
- Decline in hemotocrit not due to blood loss or IV hydration
References
- Bulger EM, Smith DG, Maier RV, Jurkovich GJ. Fat embolism syndrome.A 10-year review. Arch Surg. 1997, 132: 435-439. PubMed ID: 9108767
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