Why the study?
Guidelines for managing pediatric rhabdomyolysis currently do not exist, despite prompt recognition and treatment being necessary to prevent complications such as acute kidney injury.
This article reviews the available literature to provide clinicians with a general approach to the diagnosis and management of pediatric rhabdomyolysis.
Prompt treatment may prevent AKI after viral muscle injury; leaves open cascade studies to refine pediatric protocols.
Pediatric rhabdomyolysis is a common diagnosis that pediatricians need to be able to recognize because prompt treatment can prevent potential complications, such as acute kidney injury. The triggers for rhabdomyolysis are extensive, with viruses being the most common cause in pediatric patients. The pathophysiology behind rhabdomyolysis is complex and still being researched, but having a firm understanding of the cascade that results when muscle injury occurs is essential for proper management. Guidelines for managing pediatric rhabdomyolysis currently do not exist, but this article aims to review the available literature and give clinicians a general approach to aid in history taking, physical examination, diagnosis, acute management, follow-up, and prevention.
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