Rhabdomyolysis

Diagnosis and management of muscle breakdown.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Emergency MedicineNephrologyCritical Care

Clinical Guidelines

Management of Acute Rhabdomyolysis in Adults (Scottish Muscle Network, NHS Scotland)
National
UK Metabolic Biochemistry Network Recommendations for the Investigation and Management of Rhabdomyolysis
National
2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults
Local
Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Exertional Rhabdomyolysis in Warfighters 2020
Local
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Exertional Rhabdomyolysis: A Military Medicine Perspective
Local
KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for Acute Kidney Injury
Local
Rhabdomyolysis: an American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Critical Care Committee Clinical Consensus Document
Local