Rhabdomyolysis Flashcards
1
Q
causes of rhabdomyolysis ?
A
fall/collapse (esp in elderly) seizure ecstacy crush injury statins (esp with concomitant erythromycin use)
2
Q
features of rhabdomyolysis ?
A
AKI with disproportionately raised creatinine raised CK low Ca high phosphate high potassium myoglobinuria metabolic acidosis
3
Q
management of rhabdomyolysis ?
A
IV fluids
sometimes urinary alkalisation is used
4
Q
electrolyte disturbance found in rhabdomyloysis ?
A
hypocalcaemia
hyperphosphataemia
hyperkalaemia
metabolic acidosis
