Case series of exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis in the New York City jail system

摘要

Rhabdomyolysis is a serious medical condition associated withskeletal muscle damage, potentially leading to renal failure and death.Causes of rhabdomyolysis include drugs, trauma, infection, exercise,heat, and toxins [1–3].The New York City (NYC) jail system is the nation's second largest,with approximately 12 000 inmates housed among 12 jail facilities atany time. Medical care for these inmates is the responsibility ofCorrectional Health Services (CHS), a bureau of the NYC Departmentof Health and Mental Hygiene. After discussions with patients whoexperienced rhabdomyolysis in the jail setting, CHS assessed theincidence of rhabdomyolysis over a 2-year period.