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[Traumatic rhabdomyolysis. A clinical case]
L Paleari1, E Paleari, M Paleari
1Servizio Anestesia e Rianimazione USSL 44 - Presidio Ospedaliero, - Vogbera, Pavia.
Minerva Anestesiologica
|October 1, 1995
Summary
This case study highlights delayed diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis after trauma. Early recognition of warning signs like dark urine and swelling is crucial for prompt treatment and preventing severe complications such as acute kidney injury.
Area of Science:
- Trauma and Emergency Medicine
- Nephrology
- Surgical Critical Care
Background:
- Post-traumatic rhabdomyolysis can present with delayed symptoms, potentially leading to severe complications if not promptly recognized.
- Initial assessment may miss subtle but critical indicators of muscle breakdown and subsequent organ damage.