Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: A Case Aimed at Raising Clinical Awareness
Joint Authors
Al Danaf, Jad
Madara, John
Dietsche, Caitlin
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-06-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A 60-year-old man with a history of bipolar disorder on risperidone, bupropion, and escitalopram was admitted for community acquired streptococcal pneumonia.
Four days later, he developed persistent hyperthermia, dysautonomia, rigidity, hyporeflexia, and marked elevation of serum creatine phosphokinase.
He was diagnosed with neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) and improved with dantrolene, bromocriptine, and supportive therapy.
This case emphasizes the importance of considering a broad differential diagnosis for fever in the ICU, carefully reviewing the medication list for all patients, and considering NMS in patients with fever and rigidity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Al Danaf, Jad& Madara, John& Dietsche, Caitlin. 2015. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: A Case Aimed at Raising Clinical Awareness. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058908
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Al Danaf, Jad…[et al.]. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: A Case Aimed at Raising Clinical Awareness. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058908
American Medical Association (AMA)
Al Danaf, Jad& Madara, John& Dietsche, Caitlin. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: A Case Aimed at Raising Clinical Awareness. Case Reports in Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1058908
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1058908