ABSTRACT
Definition Fat em bolism is a recognized serious com plica tion characterized by pu lm o n ary
o r cen tral nervous system dysfunction o r bo th . It results from fat m icroem boli to the skin, lungs, b ra in and o th er tissues usually after long bone or pelvic fractures or o rth o p ed ic p rocedures th a t require in tram edu lla ry m an ipu la tion .
