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Acute ventilatory failure and myoglobinuria.

D Taverner, I M Zardawi, J Walls

    Neurology
    |March 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Myoglobinuria typically has a good prognosis, even with kidney failure. However, rare cases involving respiratory muscles can lead to fatal ventilatory failure.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Pulmonology
    • Neuromuscular Disorders

    Background:

    • Myoglobinuria, characterized by the presence of myoglobin in urine, is often associated with muscle breakdown.
    • While acute renal failure is a known complication, its impact on prognosis is generally considered manageable.

    Observation:

    • This report details two cases of myoglobinuria with an unusual and severe complication.
    • The patients experienced acute ventilatory failure secondary to myopathic involvement of respiratory muscles.

    Findings:

    • Myoglobinuria can present with respiratory muscle weakness, leading to acute ventilatory failure.
    • This specific complication carries a high mortality rate, even with intensive respiratory support.

    Implications:

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    • Clinicians should be aware of the potential for respiratory muscle compromise in patients with myoglobinuria.
    • Early recognition and management of respiratory failure are critical for improving outcomes in these rare cases.