Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 24, Issue 3 , Pages 189-193 , May 2010

Rhabdomyolysis: When Exercising Becomes a Risk

  • Melanie Thoenes, MS, ARNP, CPNP, BC

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Melanie M. Thoenes, MS, ARNP, CPNP, BC, 8021 Sailboat Key Blvd South #406, St. Pete Beach, FL 33707

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 Conflicts of interest: None to report.

PII: S0891-5245(09)00247-8

doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2009.08.009

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 24, Issue 3 , Pages 189-193 , May 2010