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editorial
. 2014 Feb 4;3(1):1–7. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v3.i1.1

Table 2.

Risk factors for rhabdomyolysis

Risk factors for position-related rhabdomyolysis
Long-lasting surgery (more than 5-6 h) or prolonged immobilization (coma, unconsciousness)
Body weight more than 30% of ideal body weight
Pre-existing azotaemia
Diabetes
Hypertension
Uncontrolled extracellular volume depletion
Associated drug abuse (cocaine, etc.)