Rhabdomyolysis Flashcards

1
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Rhabdomyolysis

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acute tubular necrosis due to muscle breakdown

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2
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risk factors

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fall
long exercise
epileptic seizure
statins

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3
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signs

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AKI
muscle pain
dark urine

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4
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investigation result

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marked elevation of creatine kinase
hyperkalaemia
raised LDH

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5
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management

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supportive

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