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Oregon Type 2 IA Crew Rhabdo Case 2017

  • Incident Information:

  • Location:

    Oregon
  • Date:

    06/22/2017
  • Incident Type:

    Medical or Exertion
  • Description:

    During fireline mop-up operations, the firefighter started to feel dizzy, had a loss of balance, was shaking uncontrollably -- and was provided with IV fluids and transported to the hospital where the patient was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis . . . 

    Health and Fitness, Rhabdomyolysis, Mop Up, Medical or Exertion