| Recognizing neuroleptic malignant syndrome in the emergency department: a case study. | |
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PMID: 20377802 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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PURPOSE: A case study is presented to discuss the importance of accurate assessment of a patient in the emergency department (ED) who develops neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). CONCLUSIONS: There has been a significant increase in the number of patients with psychiatric emergencies seeking treatment in the ED. The most frequently used medication for treating these patients is a high-potency typical antipsychotic (neuroleptic). Although NMS is a rare condition, it is a potentially fatal complication of neuroleptic medications. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Early identification of this potentially life-threatening syndrome will lead to prompt treatment and improve the care of this vulnerable population. |
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Authors:
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Lynne Agar |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Perspectives in psychiatric care Volume: 46 ISSN: 1744-6163 ISO Abbreviation: Perspect Psychiatr Care Publication Date: 2010 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-04-09 Completed Date: 2010-07-06 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401133 Medline TA: Perspect Psychiatr Care Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 143-51 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. lagar@lifespan.org |
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Bipolar Disorder
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complications,
drug therapy Diagnosis, Differential Early Diagnosis Emergency Nursing* / methods Emergency Service, Hospital Emergency Services, Psychiatric Female Humans Middle Aged Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / diagnosis*, epidemiology, etiology, therapy Nurse's Role Nursing Assessment* / methods Psychiatric Nursing Rare Diseases Risk Factors |
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