Incidence of Rhabdomyolysis Among Patients Admitted With Jimsonweed Ingestions

Akron Children's Hospital46 enrolled

Overview

Retrospective chart review to determine the presence of rhabdomyolysis among patients admitted to CHMCA from 1997-2007 with Jimsonweed ingestions and to define possible risk factors predisposing patients to the developement of Jimsonweed-associated rhabdomyolysis.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Rhabdomyolysis Myoglobinuria Hemoglobinuria

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMax age: 21 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * admitted to CHMCA between 1/1/1997 to 12/31/2007 with a qualifying ICD-9 diagnosis code for rhabdomyolysis, myoglobinuria, and hemoglobinuria (728.88, 791.2, 791.3)or other ICD-9 codes identified during the study * between the ages of 0-21 years at diagnosis Exclusion Criteria: * rhabdomyolysis or serum CK concentrations not actually documented * patient admitted to the burn center * patient \> 21 years of age

Locations (1)

Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron

Akron, Ohio, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The presence of rhabdomyolysis based on serum CK concentrations in patients admitted with history of Jimsonweed ingestion.

Time frame: From admission until discharge

Secondary Outcomes

Renal function, liver function, vital signs, physical exam

Time frame: From admission until discharge

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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