Caused by<unk>  globules in pulmonary microcirculation <unk>  is prothrombotic and pro-inflammatory
Commonly associated with  orthopedic fractures, especially long bone fractures of lower extremities (eg. femur)
Occurance in Men > women, highest rates: ages 10-40 y/o
Typically occurs 12-72 hrs after initial insult
Fat embolism syndrome
Pulmonary embolism
Immersion pulmonary edema
ARDS
Acute chest syndrome
Pulmonary edema
Aspiration pneumonia and pneumonitis
Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage