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Mechanisms of cellular destruction in rhabdomyolysis |
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Method |
Mechanism |
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Direct injury to cell membrane |
Crushing, tearing, burning, pounding, poisoning, dissolving |
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Muscle cell hypoxia leading to depletion of ATP |
Anerobic conditions: shock states, vascular occlusion, and tissue compression |
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Electrolyte disturbance disrupting the sodium–potassium pump |
Hypokalemia: vomiting, diarrhea, extensive diuresis |
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Hyponatremia: water intoxication |
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