Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in a trauma patient

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare complication of antipsychotic medications. This paper describes the case of a trauma patient who received haloperidol and droperidol for severe agitation, developed neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and was treated successfully with dantrolene sodium, and also...

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Published inThe journal of trauma Vol. 39; no. 4; p. 796
Main Authors Burke, C, Fulda, G J, Castellano, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.1995
Subjects
Adult
Antipsychotic Agents - adverse effects
Dantrolene - therapeutic use
Droperidol - adverse effects
Haloperidol - adverse effects
Humans
Male
Multiple Trauma - complications
Muscle Relaxants, Central - therapeutic use
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - drug therapy
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - etiology
Psychomotor Agitation - drug therapy
Psychomotor Agitation - etiology
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Summary:Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare complication of antipsychotic medications. This paper describes the case of a trauma patient who received haloperidol and droperidol for severe agitation, developed neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and was treated successfully with dantrolene sodium, and also provides a review of the literature.
ISSN:0022-5282
DOI:10.1097/00005373-199510000-00038