Author/Editor		Grenc, Damjan; Brvar, Miran
Title		Nevroleptični maligni sindrom
Translated title		Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Type		članek
Source		In: Bručan A, Gričar M, editors. Urgentna medicina: izbrana poglavja 6. Zbornik 7. mednarodni simpozij o urgentni medicini; 2000 jun 14-17; Portorož. Ljubljana: Slovensko združenje za urgentno medicino,
Publication year		2000
Volume		str. 175-9
Language		slo
Abstract		Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare but potentially life threatening adverse effect of antipsychotic therapy. The clinical features of the classic syndrome present a tetrad of fever, rigidity, autonomic dysfunction and altered levels of consciousness. The clinical course of NMS depends largely upon early recognition and immediate withdrawal of antipsychotic drugs followed by symptomatic and supportive measures. Specific treatment is usually essential and includes the use of bromocriptine and dantrolene.
Descriptors		NEUROLEPTIC MALIGNANT SYNDROME FEVER ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENTS MUSCLE RIGIDITY AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM CONSCIOUSNESS DISORDERS BROMOCRIPTINE DANTROLENE RISK FACTORS DIAGNOSIS, DIFFERENTIAL LORAZEPAM