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Rhabdomyolysis

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

HyperkalemiaArrhythmiasRenal DysfunctionAvoid Lactated RingersHypovolemiaOptimize HydrationUnstable ElectrolytesOptimize ElectrolytesAvoid SuccinylcholineMalignant Hyperthermia RiskCareful PositioningAvoid AcidosisSkeletal Muscle WeaknessHypocalcemia

Pathophysiology

Rhabdomyolysis is the dissolution of skeletal muscle, with myoglobin, creatine kinase, potassium, phosphate, and organic acids leaking out of dying myocytes into the circulation. The common pathway...

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