Clinical Review
Rhabdomyolysis: Evaluation and Emergent Management
Emergency Medicine. 2012 January;44(1):11-16
Author(s):
Bobby Desai, MD, FACEP
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Bobby Desai, MD, FACEP
Rhabdomyolysis presents along a broad clinical spectrum, and it is especially prevalent in patients with acute traumatic injuries. If the syndrome is recognized and treated effectively, morbidity and mortality can be greatly minimized. Herein, etiologies, common findings, and management priorities are addressed.