The (Frequently) Neuroleptic (Potentially) Malignant Syndrome

Since a previous review (Kellam, 1987), the subject of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) has continued to cause considerable interest, particularly in the USA where there is still controversy about its frequency, despite two attempts to survey prospectively all cases admitted to two different hos...

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Published in:British journal of psychiatry 1990-08, Vol.157 (2), p.169-173
Main Author: Kellam, A. M. P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Annotation
Antipsychotic Agents - administration & dosage
Antipsychotic Agents - adverse effects
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Drug toxicity and drugs side effects treatment
Female
Geriatricians
Hospitals
Humans
Male
Malignant
Medical sciences
Meta-Analysis as Topic
Middle Aged
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - etiology
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Psychiatrists
Psychotic Disorders - drug therapy
Psychotropic drugs
Toxicity: nervous system and muscle
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Summary:Since a previous review (Kellam, 1987), the subject of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) has continued to cause considerable interest, particularly in the USA where there is still controversy about its frequency, despite two attempts to survey prospectively all cases admitted to two different hospitals. Cases of NMS are now being more widely recognised by non-psychiatrists, especially geriatricians.
ISSN:0007-1250
1472-1465
DOI:10.1192/bjp.157.2.169