Acute carbon monoxide poisoning as a cause of rhabdomyolysis in a case of flame burn

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Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning typically occurs from inhalation of CO at excessive levels. Rhabdomyolsis is not an uncommon complication following acute CO poisoning, yet there are very few reported cases in the literature. It is characterised by rapid breakdown of skeletal muscles and release of its contents into the circulation, leading to acute kidney injury (AKI). Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to avoid anticipated morbidity and mortality. We are presenting a case of a woman in her 40s with 28% flame burn in a closed space. The patient developed CO poisoning, which led to rhabdomyolysis as evidenced by clinical manifestations and laboratory findings (creatine kinase had reached an unmeasurable level). The patient developed AKI and was successfully managed in our ICU. Here, we are highlighting the importance of considering CO poisoning as one of the potential causes of rhabdomyolysis in burn victim.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

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2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:16

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BMJ case reports - 16(2023), 5 vom: 18. Mai

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Al Khaldi, Turki [VerfasserIn]
Gulreez, Rasheeqa [VerfasserIn]
Abdelhamid, Mokhtar Mahmoud [VerfasserIn]
Louri, Nayef [VerfasserIn]

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7U1EE4V452
Acute renal failure
Adult intensive care
Carbon Monoxide
Case Reports
Journal Article
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Poisoning

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Date Completed 22.05.2023

Date Revised 24.05.2023

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1136/bcr-2020-236012

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NLM357046412