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Cerebral fat embolism presenting as paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Traumatic injuries and procedures under anesthesia can both predispose patients to altered mental status for many reasons. In this case, a 21 year old man presented with an isolated femur fracture and developed paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity after surgical fixation. This case highlights the diagnostic considerations when a trauma patient develops dysautonomia and altered mental status and explores therapeutic options for treating a patient with sympathetic storming.

Source: Trauma Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101272

Authors: Stanford Schor, William Knight

Institution: University of Cincinnati

Language: English

Topic: Muscle and Compartmental Disorders

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,190