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ECT in the neuroleptic malignant syndrome: case report
The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
|May 1, 1983
Summary
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) can effectively treat neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), a condition causing fever and catatonia. This treatment led to significant fever reduction and clinical improvement in two NMS patients.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) is a rare but serious condition.
- NMS presents with catatonia, fever, and autonomic instability.
- Current treatments for NMS can be limited.