T79: Certain early complications of trauma, not elsewhere classified
T79.1: Fat embolism (traumatic)
Normally, only certain fats are to be found in the blood. If larger volumes of fat suddenly get into a blood vessel, the blood vessel can become constricted or sealed.
There are different reasons why fat gets into the bloodstream. For example, if a bone gets broken fat can be released from inside the bone. This fat can then get into the bloodstream.
Depending on where in the body the sealed blood vessel is, there can be different symptoms. For example, if the lungs are affected, you may be short of breath. The skin can then turn blue, too. You may also have chest pain. Moreover, your heart may beat more quickly than usual, or you may suffer circulatory shock. A circulatory shock involves having major problems with the circulatory system. As a result, some areas of the body no longer get a sufficient supply of blood.
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