Dantrolene sodium can be used to successfully treat neuroleptic malignant syndrome induced by antipsychotics in trauma patients.
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May support dantrolene for antipsychotic-induced NMS in trauma; leaves open need for controlled confirmation.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare complication of antipsychotic medications. This paper describes the case of a trauma patient who received haloperidol and droperidol for severe agitation, developed neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and was treated successfully with dantrolene sodium, and also provides a review of the literature.
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