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Schonfeld fat embolism index, which assigns a score based on clinical criteria for diagnosing fat embolism syndrome.
| Criteria | Score |
|---|---|
| Petechiae | 5 |
| Chest X-ray changes (diffuse alveolar infiltrates) | 4 |
| Hypoxemia (PaO₂ <9.3 kPa) | 3 |
| Fever (>38°C) | 1 |
| Tachycardia (>120 bpm) | 1 |
| Tachypnea (>30 bpm) | 1 |
| Confusion | 1 |
A score of 5 or more strongly suggests the presence of fat embolism syndrome. Our patient scored 8 points, indicative of a strong likelihood of FES.
