Results of a therapeutic regime for the fat embolism syndrome are presented. The basis of this regime is to prevent hypoxia by use of oxygen and if necessary intermittent positive pressure, ventilation. Prophylactic oxygen therapy in patients likely to develop the fat embolism syndrome is suggested.
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