Neuroleptic malignant syndrome Flashcards
1
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When does NMS usually occur?
A
within hours to days of starting an antipsychotic
2
Q
Clinical features
A
pyrexia
muscle rigidity
autonomic lability (e.g. hypertension, tachycardia and tachypnoea)
delirium
3
Q
Blood findings in NMS
A
- raised creatine kinase (CK)
- AKI
- high WCC
4
Q
Management of NMS
A
- stop antipsychotic
- IVF
- Dantrolene
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