fat emboli

Fat Emboli

Early immobilization and operative fixation of fractures reduces the chances of fat embolism. Supportive care is the mainstay of therapy for clinically apparent fat embolism.

There is no evidence that prophylactic heparin reduces the risk of fat embolism. The use of corticosteroid prophylaxis is controversial, largely because it is difficult to definitively prove its efficacy in a condition with a low incidence, unclear risk factors, low mortality, and a good outcome with conservative management.