Corticosteroids in experimental fat embolization
1973; Elsevier BV; Volume: 14; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/0022-4804(73)90140-6
ISSN1095-8673
AutoresWilmont R. Kreis, S. Martin Lindenauer, Thomas L. Dent,
Tópico(s)Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
Resumoroentgenograms showed mild or no changes, and tissue changes were less marked both grossly and histologically.These results suggest that massive corticosteroid therapy may be a valuable adjunct to ventilatory support in the treatment of the respiratory distress associated with fat emboli and support the clinical observations of the beneficial effect of corticosteroids. SUMMARYAdult mongrel dogs were given intravenous oleic acid in an experimental model of pulmonary fat embolism.The changes in PaOz, chest roentgenograms, and pulmonary tissues were less marked when high doses of corticosteroids were administered.
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