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Table 1 Biochemistry shows high levels of Urea, CPK and LDH

From: Gluteal compartment syndrome following drug-induced immobilization: a case report

 

A + E

1 st day

2 nd day

3 nd day

5 nd day

K+ (mmol/l)

-

5.4

4.9

3.7

3.8

Cr (mg/dl)

2.7

2.3

2.6

4.5

6.2

Urea (mg/dl)

66

91

82.3

103

151

CPK (units/litre)

178.000

114.000

77.993

27.156

13.960

LDH (IU/l)

4779

2760

2471

1052

891

  1. Normal values: K+ 3.5-5.2 mmol/1, Creatinine 0.9-1.6 mg/dl, Urea 15–54 mg/dl, CPK <190 units/litre, LDH 105–133 IU/L.