Rhabdomyolysis in Structural Fire Fighters: A Patient Population at Risk

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Rhabdomyolysis in Structural Fire Fighters: A Patient Population at Risk

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May 2018
By National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Series: NIOSH Numbered Publications

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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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"Structural fire response and training involves exposure to heat and prolonged, intense exertion. These factors increase the risk for rhabdomyolysis. Healthcare providers can prevent debilitating consequences. Be alert to fire fighters reporting signs and symptoms of rhabdomyolysis. Have a low threshold to check serial serum creatine phosphokinase (CK) in structural fire fighters." - NIOSHTIC-2

NIOSHTIC no. 20051541
Subjects:

Fire Extinction Firefighters Rhabdomyolysis
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NIOSH Numbered Publications
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Text
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Fact Sheet
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
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2 unnumbered pages
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nn:20051541
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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