Acute kidney injury secondary to traumatic rhabdomyolysis in a dog

AbstractObjectiveTo describe the clinical course and successful management of a dog with crush syndrome, rhabdomyolysis, myoglobinuria, and associated acute kidney injury (AKI).Case SummaryAn 8 ‐year‐old female, neutered, mixed‐breed dog was referred to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital due to crush injury and suspected AKI. Blood tests and urinalysis showed markedly increased serum creatine kinase activity, myoglobinuria, and AKI. The dog was managed successfully with intermittent he modialysis, and completely recovered.New or Unique Information ProvidedThis is the first report of a dog with crush syndrome with secondary myoglobinuria and AKI.
Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research