Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome in the Multiple Trauma Patient

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome in the Multiple Trauma Patient

SUMMARYA 25-year-old multiply traumatized patient developed neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) secondary to the use of Haldol. The diagnosis was delayed due to poor recognition of the syndrome, risking a fatal outcome. The signs and symptoms of the syndrome are presented along with the pathophysio...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of orthopaedic trauma 1989, Vol.3 (1), p.68-70
Hauptverfasser: Quinn, David E, Goodman, Mark A
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Creatine Kinase - blood
Diagnosis, Differential
Drug toxicity and drugs side effects treatment
Haloperidol - adverse effects
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Miscellaneous (drug allergy, mutagens, teratogens...)
Multiple Trauma - complications
Multiple Trauma - drug therapy
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - etiology
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - physiopathology
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Psychotic Disorders - complications
Psychotic Disorders - drug therapy
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Zusammenfassung:SUMMARYA 25-year-old multiply traumatized patient developed neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) secondary to the use of Haldol. The diagnosis was delayed due to poor recognition of the syndrome, risking a fatal outcome. The signs and symptoms of the syndrome are presented along with the pathophysiology and the available treatments for NMS.
ISSN:0890-5339
1531-2291
DOI:10.1097/00005131-198903010-00013