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Emergency MedicineRenal

Rhabdomyolysis

CK ≥5× ULN with myalgia / dark urine / AKI — aggressive fluid resuscitation, electrolyte management, identify cause.

Source: Renal Association 2018; UpToDate 2024

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Recognise & Investigate

Triggers: trauma/crush, prolonged immobilisation (long-lie), seizures, exertion, statins/fibrates, alcohol/drug intoxication (cocaine, MDMA, opioids), infections, electrolyte derangements, NMS / serotonin syndrome. • Bloods: CK (typically >5000 IU/L), U&E, K⁺, Ca²⁺, PO₄, urate, ABG, lactate, FBC, coag, myoglobin (urine if available — dipstick haem +ve, no RBC on microscopy).

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Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.

Decision support only. Always apply local guidelines and clinical judgement.