Question
Physiology Question on The respiratory system
12 yr old Child admitted to ICU with blunt trauma and femur fracture - PaO2 60% despite 100% O2 and rebreather mask, CXR shows lung fields clear but the patient remains confused. What is most likely the diagnosis ?
A
Pulmonary contusion.
B
Fat embolism syndrome.
C
Hypovolaemic shock.
D
Pulmonary embolism.
Answer
Fat embolism syndrome.
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): Fat embolism syndrome.