| Literature DB >> 1349827 |
M L Fernando1, R Manchanda, C Kirk.
Abstract
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a very serious side effect of antipsychotic medications. The paper describes a preventative program which was instituted in an inpatient unit of a provincial psychiatric hospital. There have been no mortalities from Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) during this program. A suspicion of NMS by clinical evaluation and laboratory tests resulted in prompt management. The recommended management plan is described.Entities:
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Year: 1992 PMID: 1349827 PMCID: PMC1188383
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Psychiatry Neurosci ISSN: 1180-4882 Impact factor: 6.186