nbme 3 block 2 q fat embolism syndrome - yeastmito

[ArchivalUser]

femoral fracture, nausea, aggitation, insomnia, what next step

B) examination of urine for fat bodies
or
D) pulmonary ateriography?

[ArchivalUser]

are there any more choices.
because examination of urine for fat is too non specific, while arteriography is too invasive?

[ArchivalUser]

aretrio? in unstable patient don't think so...what's the other choices?

[ArchivalUser]

here is the rest of the choices
a) inquire about recent alcohol intake
b) urine fat bodies
c) leukocyte count with differential
d)ecg
e) pulmonay aterigraphy

[ArchivalUser]

24 hours after Hospi ( increase BP agitation, insomnia; etc etc) it is Delirium tremens.....> A inquire about recent alcohol intake.

[ArchivalUser]

dream88, i think you are right.
fat embolism, patient should have chest pain and short of breath.
thanks