Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS): management
Evidence-based neurology checklist on neuroleptic malignant syndrome (nms): management: Investigations Raised creatinine kinase (CK) Leucocytosis Rhabdomyolysis Renal impairment Abnormal liver function Abnormal coagulation Treatment of rigidity Treatment of excessive dopaminergic block Non-drug…
Investigations
- Raised creatinine kinase (CK)
- Leucocytosis
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Renal impairment
- Abnormal liver function
- Abnormal coagulation
Treatment of rigidity
Treatment of excessive dopaminergic block
Non-drug treatments
References
- Adnet P, Lestavel P, Krivosic-Horber R. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Br J Anaesth 2000; 85:129-135.
- Munhoz RP, Moscovich M, Araujo PD, Tieve HAG. Movement disorders emergencies: a review. Arq Neuropsiquiatr 2012; 70:453-461.
- Strawn JR, Keck PE Jr, Caroff SN. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Am J Psychiatry 2007; 164:871-876.
