Case of the Month #27 - rhabdomyolysis

Published 02/03/2022

Key Take Home Messages

Rhabdomyolysis is multi-factorial in aetiology
Renal failure is a significant concern, is present in up to 65% of cases² and can occur with relatively modest CK levels
Urine dip stick is falsely positive for blood in the presence of myoglobin.
Evidence supports early and aggressive fluid resuscitation with the maintenance of high urine output to attempt to avoid renal failure.