Clinical Significance of Creatine Kinase Elevation in Critically Ill Patients

Clinical Significance of Creatine Kinase Elevation in Critically Ill Patients

Purpose: Creatine kinase (CK) elevation is caused by rhabdomyolysis, intense exercise, muscle damage, and several drugs. This study evaluated the clinical significance of elevated serum CK levels in patients with an intensive care unit (ICU) and their effects on muscle strength. Methods: The databas...

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Main Authors: Chi-Woo Lee, Seung-Wook Choi, Dae-Sang Lee, Eunmi Gil, Chi-Min Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Acute Care Surgery 2018-04-01
Series:Journal of Acute Care Surgery
Subjects:
creatine kinase
critical illness
rhabdomyolysis
intensive care units
Online Access:http://www.jacs.or.kr/upload/pdf/jacs-8-13.pdf

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