Notes in 04_Rhabdomyolysis

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Rhabdomyolysis}} is {{c2::the breakdown of skeletal muscle fibres and myocyte cell membranes that occurs secondary to trauma or medicine, which …
Published	02/10/2024	Molecules released secondary to breakdown of skeletal muscle fibres and myocyte cell membranes:{{c1::Creatine kinase}}{{c1::Potassium}}{{c1::Myog…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Rhabdomyolysis}} {{c1::Young patient (post-trauma and immobility)}} {{c1::Elderly patient (post-fall or long lie)}} {{c1::Swolle…
Published	02/10/2024	Risk Factors of Rhabdomyolysis {{c1::Trauma (crush injury or burns)}} {{c1::Drug usage (alcohol, cocaine, amphetamine)}} {{c1::Medications (steroids, …
Published	02/10/2024	Bloods Markers and Electrolytes raised in Rhabdomyolysis include:{{c1::Creatine kinase}}{{c1::Potassium}}{{c1::Creatinine and urea}}{{c1::Phospha…
Published	02/10/2024	In terms of Acid-Base Balance, Venous Blood Gas of Rhabdomyolysis shows {{c1::metabolic acidosis}} with a {{c1::high anion gap}}
Published	02/10/2024	ECG of Rhabdomyolysis may show {{c1::Hyperkalaemia (Tented/Peaked T waves)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Rhabdomyolysis{{c1::Urgent management of Hyperkalaemia:Stabilise the myocardium via calcium gluconateShift the K intracellularly via sal…
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