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VOLUME 10 , ISSUE 1 ( January, 2006 ) > List of Articles

CASE REPORT

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in critical care unit

I. Shukla, O. Singh, N. Rehman

Keywords : Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, hypodopaminergic state, antipsychotics.

Citation Information : Shukla I, Singh O, Rehman N. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in critical care unit. Indian J Crit Care Med 2006; 10 (1):50-52.

DOI: 10.4103/0972-5229.24692

License: CC BY-ND 3.0

Published Online: 01-07-2010

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2006; The Author(s).


Abstract

A 23 yrs old patient presented in unconscious state with subsequent development of extrapyramidal symptoms and hyperthermia. On investigations, he was found to have high CPK levels. He was treated with dopaminergic drugs and improved. Later history of intake of stemetil and antipsychotics was found.


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