Population
Patients with or at risk of Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
Design
Review
Key result
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare, potentially fatal adverse reaction to antipsychotics that requires early recognition, immediate discontinuation of the offending agent, and supportive care.
Authors
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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome demands prompt acute hospital care; this review leaves open needs for prospective trials on standardized management.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a medical emergency requiring prompt recognition and management in an acute hospital setting.
Wadoo et al. (2020) conducted a review in Neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Antipsychotics was evaluated. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare, potentially fatal adverse reaction to antipsychotics that requires early recognition, immediate discontinuation of the offending agent, and supportive care.