Rhabdomyolysis in Wildland Fire Fighters: A Patient Population at Risk

DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2018-132, May 2018
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Wildland fire fighting involves exposure to heat and prolonged, intense exertion. These factors increase the risk for rhabdomyolysis. Healthcare providers can prevent debilitating consequences. Be alert to wildland fire fighters reporting rhabdomyolysis signs and symptoms. Have a low threshold to check serial serum creatine phosphokinase (CK) in wildland fire fighters.

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NIOSH [2018]. Rhabdomyolysis in Wildland Fire Fighters: A Patient Population at Risk. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-132, https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2018-132/default.html.

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