The management and diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis induced acute kidney injury: a case study

Rhabdomyolysis is characterised by a rapid dissolution of damaged or injured skeletal muscle which can be caused by a multitude of different mechanisms. It can range in
severity from mild to severe leading to multi organ failure and death. Rhabdomyolysis causes muscular cellular breakdown which can cause fatal electrolyte imbalances and
metabolic acidosis, as myoglobin, creatine phosphokinase, lactate dehydrogenase and other electrolytes move into the circulation. This article will reflect a real case, who
was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury, after a fall at home. By understanding the underpinning mechanism of rhabdomyolysis and the associated severity of symptoms may improve early diagnosis and initiation of treatment.