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Intensive Care Med. 1992;18(2):129-30. doi: 10.1007/BF01705049.

Theophylline toxicity causing rhabdomyolysis and acute compartment syndrome.

Intensive care medicine

O G Titley, N Williams

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  1. Department of Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK.

PMID: 1613195 DOI: 10.1007/BF01705049

Abstract

A case of acute compartment syndrome is described in a young man as a result of theophylline toxicity. Profound hypokalaemia and grand mal seizures are considered as potential causes of rhabdomyolysis and the subsequent development of compartment syndrome.

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