Rhabdomyolysis - Form Pathogenesis to Bedside - Dr. Gawad
The document discusses the pathogenesis and management of rhabdomyolysis, emphasizing both traumatic and non-traumatic causes. Key points include the clinical presentation, laboratory evaluations, and treatment options such as hydration and bicarbonate infusion, along with the prognosis for affected patients. It highlights the importance of timely identification and management to prevent acute kidney injury from muscle cell breakdown.
Non Traumatic -Rhabdomyolysis
MyocyteCellSerum
Sarcoplasmic
Reticulum (Ca
Store)
Intracellular Contents
Na
Ca
Khan FY. Neth J Med. 2009 Oct;67(9):272-83
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Non Traumatic -Rhabdomyolysis
MyocyteCellSerum
Sarcoplasmic
Reticulum (Ca
Store)
Na-K ATPase
Pump
Ca ATPase
Pump
Ca
ATPase
Pump
Intracellular Contents
Na
Ca
Khan FY. Neth J Med. 2009 Oct;67(9):272-83
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Non Traumatic -Rhabdomyolysis
MyocyteCellSerum
Sarcoplasmic
Reticulum (Ca
Store)
Na-K ATPase
Pump
Ca ATPase
Pump
Ca
ATPase
Pump
Depletion of ATP
Disturbance of
ATPase function
↑ Intracellular &
Mitochondrial Ca
Intracellular Contents
Na
Ca
Khan FY. Neth J Med. 2009 Oct;67(9):272-83
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Non Traumatic -Rhabdomyolysis
MyocyteCellSerum
Sarcoplasmic
Reticulum (Ca
Store)
Ca
ATPase
Pump
Depletion of ATP
Disturbance of
ATPase function
↑ Intracellular &
Mitochondrial Ca
↑ Intracellular Ca
→ increased skeletal muscle
cell contractility and the
production of ROS → skeletal
muscle cell death
Intracellular Contents
Na
Ca
Khan FY. Neth J Med. 2009 Oct;67(9):272-83
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Non Traumatic -Rhabdomyolysis
MyocyteCellSerum
Sarcoplasmic
Reticulum (Ca
Store)
Ca
ATPase
Pump
Depletion of ATP
Disturbance of
ATPase function
↑ Intracellular &
Mitochondrial Ca
↑ Intracellular Ca
→ increased skeletal muscle
cell contractility and the
production of ROS → skeletal
muscle cell death
Intracellular Contents
Na
Ca
Khan FY. Neth J Med. 2009 Oct;67(9):272-83
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Non Traumatic -Rhabdomyolysis
MyocyteCellSerum
Sarcoplasmic
Reticulum (Ca
Store)
Ca
ATPase
Pump
Depletion of ATP
Disturbance of
ATPase function
↑ Intracellular &
Mitochondrial Ca
↑ Intracellular Ca
→ increased skeletal muscle
cell contractility and the
production of ROS → skeletal
muscle cell death
Intracellular Contents
Na
Ca
Khan FY. Neth J Med. 2009 Oct;67(9):272-83
ATN
When to Suspect?
ClinicalPresentation & Lab Ix
• The reported frequency of AKI ranges from 15 to over
50 percent
• CK < 20,000 U/l → lower risk of AKI
• CK levels 5000 U/l + coexisting conditions (sepsis,
intravascular volume contraction, acidosis) → AKI risk
increases.
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ATN
When to Suspect?
ClinicalPresentation & Lab Ix
Myoglobin excreted in urine
Dark, reddish-brown urine
(+ve dipstick)
-ve microscopic evaluation of
the urine for RBCs
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ATN
When to Suspect?
ClinicalPresentation & Lab Ix
Myoglobin excreted in urine
Dark, reddish-brown urine
(+ve dipstick)
-ve microscopic evaluation of
the urine for RBCs
(less than five per high-powered field)
Routine urine testing
for myoglobin by urine
dipstick evaluation
may be negative in up
to 50% of patients
with rhabdomyolysis
• Myoglobin appears in the urine
when the plasma concentration
exceeds 1.5 mg/dL
• Myoglobin has a short half-life of
only 2-3 hours
• A suggested role for extrarenal
metabolism and clearance of
myoglobin
Giannoglou GD. Eur J Intern Med. 2007 Mar;18(2):90-100.
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ATN
When to Suspect?
ClinicalPresentation & Lab Ix
Giannoglou GD. Eur J Intern Med. 2007 Mar;18(2):90-100.
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However, more than half of patients may
not report muscular symptoms
Muscle pain, Weakness
ATN
When to Suspect?
ClinicalPresentation & Lab Ix
Serum Level:
1500 to over 100,000 IU/L
Type:
Mainly
CK-MM,
Small
amount
CK-MB 2 -12
hours
after
injury
24 -72
hours
after
injury
3-5 days
after
injury
cessation
Khan FY. Neth J Med. 2009 Oct;67(9):272-83
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ATN
When to Suspect?
ClinicalPresentation & Lab Ix
Serum Level:
1500 to over 100,000 IU/L
Type:
Mainly
CK-MM,
Small
amount
CK-MB 2 -12
hours
after
injury
24 -72
hours
after
injury
3-5 days
after
injury
cessation
CK serum half-life
= 1.5 days
declines 40 to 50 % of
the previous day’s value
If CK does not decline
as expected
= continued muscle
injury or the
development of a
compartment
syndrome
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MyocyteCell
CK, LDH
Purines
Electrolytes (esp.K + and PO4)
Aminotransferase enzymes
Lactate
Myoglobin
Serum When to Suspect?
Clinical Presentation & Lab Ix
Thromboplastin +
other prothrombotic
substances
Chatzizisis YS. Eur J Intern Med. 2008 Dec;19(8):568-74
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MyocyteCell
CK, LDH
Purines
Electrolytes (esp.K + and PO4)
Aminotransferase enzymes
Lactate
Myoglobin
Serum When to Suspect?
Clinical Presentation & Lab Ix
Thromboplastin +
other prothrombotic
substances
DIC
(infrequent complication)
Chatzizisis YS. Eur J Intern Med. 2008 Dec;19(8):568-74
Volume Replacement (Hydration)
•What? Isotonic saline
• Target? UOP should be maintained around
200-300 ml/h
• Continued until
–plasma CK levels decrease to <5000 unit/L
–urine is dipstick negative for hematuria
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Volume Replacement (Hydration)1
PalettaCE. Ann Plast Surg. 1993 Mar;30(3):272-3.
Carefully assess:
Volume status, UOP
(Take care of HYPERVOLEMIA)
Compartment syndrome may develop after
fluid resuscitation, with worsening edema of
the limb and muscle
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Bicarbonate Infusion2
To Whom?
CK> 5000 / Sever injury, providing the following conditions are met:
●Severe hypocalcemia is not present
●Arterial pH is <7.5 ●Serum HCO3 < 30 mEq/L
How?
- Infuse 150 mL of 8.4 % NaHCO3
mixed with 1 L of 5 % dextrose
(alternating with isotonic saline)
- The initial rate of infusion is
200 mL/hour
- the rate is adjusted to achieve
a urine pH of >6.5.
When to stop?
1- symptomatic hypocalcemia
2-arterial pH > 7.5
3-serum bicarbonate >
30 mEq/L.
4-urine pH does not rise
above 6.5 after 3-4 hrs
Monitor
art pH &
Ca / 2hrs
Melli G. Medicine (Baltimore). 2005 Nov;84(6):377-85.
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Mannitol Infusion3
To Whom?
Urinaryflow is adequate (defined as >20 mL/hour)
Patients with extremely high serum CK levels (greater than
30,000 unit/L) Brown CV. J Trauma. 2004 Jun;56(6):1191-6.
How?
given at a rate of 5 g/h
added to each liter of
infusate and not exceeding
1 to 2 g/kg/day.
When to stop?
1- osmolal gap rises above
55 mosmol/kg
2- diuresis of 200 to
300 mL/hour cannot be
achieved
(increased risk of
hyperosmolality, volume
overload, and hyperkalemia )
Sever MS, Vanholder R, Lameire N. N Engl J Med. 2006;354:1052-1063.
Hypocalcemia4
Give Ca supplementONLY IF:
1- Symptomatic hypocalcemia
2- Management of hyperkalemia
Why?
During the recovery phase:
Release of calcium from injured muscle → serum Ca levels
return to normal and may rebound to significantly elevated
levels
Akmal M. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1986 Jul;63(1):137-42.
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Treat the cause
•The specific cause is frequently evident from
the history or from the immediate
circumstances preceding the disorder.
• Consider toxicology screen for drugs, viral
screen, TSH if cause not apparent.
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PROGNOSIS
The overall prognosisfor patients with heme-
induced AKI is favorable as most survivors recover
sufficient kidney function to be dialysis
independent, and many will recover to normal or
near-normal kidney function
Woodrow G. Ren Fail. 1995 Jul;17(4):467-74.
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• Rhabdomyolysis maybe traumatic or non traumatic
• Final common pathway of pathogenesis is the leak of
intramuscular contents into circulation
• Final common pathway is sequestration of Ca & H2O
into muscles
• Hallmark of AKI is ATN
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• Dipstick maybe –ve for myglobinuria
• Muscle pain may be absent
• Re-rise of CK = Compartment syndrome or metabolic
disorder
• Corner stone of management is hydration
51.
• NaHCO3 =Precautions = Weak evidence
• Mannitol = Precautions = Weak evidence
• Ca supplement = Precautions
• Prognosis is good