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Are the following true or false with regards to a fat embolism?

True / False

May be associated with a skin rash Correct

Is invariably fatal Correct

Fat appears in the urine Incorrect answer selected

Causes a fall in arterial PO2 Correct

Causes a rise in end-tidalCO2 Correct

Explanation

A fat embolism is associated with major trauma and may be manifest as increasing dyspnoea, hypotension and falling saturations.

Both the arterial PO2 and PCO2 are low, and critical support may be required, but death is not inevitable.

It is associated with embolisation to the skin causing a petechial rash, and fat may be seen in the urine.

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