Case Reports Author: Anushka Seneviratna Base Hospital, Homagama, LK About Anushka Consultant Anaesthetist X close

Abstract The novel coronavirus, named SARS-CoV-2 has caused a global pandemic state which affects the respiratory system of patients. Given the current situation, any acute respiratory distress has to be evaluated thoroughly to arrive at a definitive diagnosis for targeted management, which is challenging. We report a patient who presented with respiratory distress with fat embolism syndrome that was suspected as COVID-19 pneumonia.

How to Cite: Seneviratna, A., 2021. Fat Embolism Syndrome or COVID-19 Pneumonia: A Diagnostic Dilemma. Sri Lankan Journal of Anaesthesiology, 29(2), pp.109–113. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/slja.v29i2.8844

Published on 16 Nov 2021.

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