Rhabdomyolysis Flashcards
1
Q
How do you know on lab values it’s rhabdo
A
High potassium
High AST: ALT ratio
High phosphorus
AKI
High serum creatinine kinase
Low urine output
Hematuria
No or less RBC in urine
2
Q
Causes for rhabdomyolysis
A
Seizures
Excessive exertion
Immobilization- alcohol, surgery
Drugs
3
Q
Drugs causing rhabdomyolysis direct toxicity
A
Statins, fibrates
Ethanol
Cocaine
Colchicine
4
Q
Drugs causing ischemic vasoconstriction type of rhabdomyolysis
A
Cocaine
Amphetamine
5
Q
Drugs causing immomibilzation type of rhabdomyolysis
A
Opioids
Benzodiazepine
Alcohol