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. 2014 Feb 4;3(1):1-7.
doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v3.i1.1.

Rhabdomyolysis, compartment syndrome and thermal injury

Yusuf Kenan Coban  1
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Rhabdomyolysis, compartment syndrome and thermal injury

Yusuf Kenan Coban. World J Crit Care Med. .

Abstract

Rhabdomyolysis (RML) after electrical burns and crush injuries is a well-known clinical entity, but its occurrence following thermal injury has not gained so much attention. Capillary leak syndrome and following polycompartmental syndrome are devastating end results of major thermal injuries. In the current review, polycompartment syndrome within the clinical picture of systemic oedema and its relationship to RML is discussed along with its management and prevention.

Keywords: Capillary leak syndrome; Rhabdomyolysis; Thermal injury.

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Figure 1
General classification of rhabdomyolysis.
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Figure 2
An example for full-thickness burns of both lower extremities.
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Figure 3
Pathogenic mechanisms for development of rhabdomyolysis in severe thermal injury.
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Figure 4
Possible scenarios during burn shock resuscitation. ITBV: Intrathoracic blood volume.
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Figure 5
Algorithm for established clinical picture of rhabdomyolysis in burn victims. TBSA: Total body surface area.
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