Assessing acquired rhabdomyolysis in adults.

The presentation of patients with rhabdomyolysis is variable and can range in severity from asymptomatic serum elevations of creatine kinase to life-threatening electrolyte disturbances and acute kidney injury. Clinicians must have a high suspicion for rhabdomyolysis and be familiar with the risk factors for developing this condition. This article focuses on prompt recognition and evidence-based approaches to diagnose and treat rhabdomyolysis.