Table 2: Schonfeld's Fat Embolism Index 5 or more points on the Fat Embolism Index indicates FES [16].
Symptom | Points |
Diffuse petechiae | 5 |
Bilateral diffuse alveolar infiltrates | 4 |
Hypoxia (PaO2 < 70 mmHg) | 3 |
Confusion | 1 |
Pyrexia > 38 *C | 1 |
Tachycardia > 120 bpm | 1 |
Tachypnea > 30/min | 1 |