Which of the following is true of fat embolism -
symptomatic fat embolism syndrome characterized by pulmonary insufficiency, neurologic symptoms, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and a diffuse petechial rash, which is fatal in 10% of cases. Clinical signs and symptoms appear 1 to 3 days after injury as the sudden onset of tachypnea, dyspnea, tachycardia, irritability, and restlessness, which can progress rapidly to delirium or coma ( Robbins Basic Pathology, 9 th edition, page 91 )
Thrombocytopenia
Macroglobulinemia
Prothrombin time increased
Fat globules in urine
General pathology