Diagnosis and Treatment of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome in the Intensive Care Unit: A Case Report
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a neurological emergency caused by dysregulation of dopaminergic neurotransmission. While it is typically characterized by muscle rigidity, fever and altered mental status, it may have a heterogeneous and non-specific presentation, leading to delays in diagnosis an...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Ordem dos Médicos
2021-06-01
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| Series: | Acta Médica Portuguesa |
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| Online Access: | https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/13019 |