ISSN:
1432-1238
Keywords:
Key words Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
;
Head injury
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Dantrolene
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Bromocriptine
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Pancuronium
;
Rhabdomyolysis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is an idiosyncratic reaction associated with the use of neuroleptic drugs. We report a case of this rare syndrome in a head injury patient associated with some unusual features: rhabdomyolysis with a high level of creatine kinase, the development of acute renal failure, the early use of continuous venovenous haemofiltration in treatment and rigidity that was refractory to conventional treatment with dantrolene and bromocriptine. The diagnosis in patients with multiple injuries must be based on a high index of suspicion.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01708104
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