Plasma exchange in rhabdomyolysis

The effect of plasma exchange (PE) was evaluated in 4 patients with rhabdomyolysis. A single 21 PE produced a transient fall of creatinine phosphokinase and did not prevent renal failure. Theoretically PE would need to be performed very frequently to remove toxins in appropriate amounts. Since renal...

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Published in:Intensive care medicine 1989-01, Vol.15 (8), p.528-529
Main Authors: CORNELISSEN, J. J, HAANSTRA, W, HAARMAN, H. J. T. M, DERKSEN, R. H. W. M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Kidney Injury - etiology
Acute Kidney Injury - prevention & control
Adolescent
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Diseases of striated muscles. Neuromuscular diseases
Female
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Myoglobinuria - etiology
Myoglobinuria - therapy
Neurology
Plasma Exchange
Rhabdomyolysis - complications
Rhabdomyolysis - therapy
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Summary:The effect of plasma exchange (PE) was evaluated in 4 patients with rhabdomyolysis. A single 21 PE produced a transient fall of creatinine phosphokinase and did not prevent renal failure. Theoretically PE would need to be performed very frequently to remove toxins in appropriate amounts. Since renal failure in myoglobinuira has a relative good prognosis, we do not recommend intensive PE as therapy.
ISSN:0342-4642
1432-1238
DOI:10.1007/BF00273565