Fat Embolism Syndrome: A Serious Risk After Fractures and Falls in Duchenne
Fat embolism syndrome is a rare but serious emergency that can follow a minor fall or fracture in Duchenne. Warning signs, why it happens, and acting fast.
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Fat embolism syndrome is a rare but serious emergency that can follow a minor fall or fracture in Duchenne. Warning signs, why it happens, and acting fast.
Long-term steroids in Duchenne can suppress the adrenal glands. What adrenal crisis is, the sick-day rules and stress dosing that prevent it, and when to act fast.
Surgery preparation in DMD: pre-operative assessments, multidisciplinary planning, family logistics, and what to bring to the hospital.
Managing sick days in DMD at home: fever, respiratory infections, missed corticosteroids, and when to call the clinic or head to the emergency room.
Emergency preparedness in DMD: the emergency card, steroid stress dosing, anesthesia and cardiac alerts, and how to brief a hospital that does not know your child.