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Location:
Arizona -
Date:
03/27/2024 -
Incident Type:
Medical or Exertion or Heat -
Keywords:
Health and Fitness
Training
Rhabdomyolysis
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Description:
During an afternoon First Aid/CPR Training on the Tonto National Forest, Arizona, a firefighter noticed his leg muscles were really stiff and sore from the morning PT run. After driving home from work (~1 hour drive) his legs muscles were so stiff he could barely walk. He decided to go to the local ER. Patient was immediately administered an IV and the doctor ordered a blood test because of suspected rhabdomyolysis, which was later confirmed. Patient was released at 0030 on the morning of 3/28/2024, with instructions to rest and hydrate for 4 days and will need a follow-up visit with a doctor before returning to work.
[This data was provided by the USFS Weekly Summary Report.]
Health and Fitness, Training, Rhabdomyolysis
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