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Drug-induced hyperthermia

T C Chan1, S D Evans, R F Clark

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California San Diego Medical Center, USA.

Critical Care Clinics
|October 23, 1997
PubMed
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Drug-induced hyperthermia, including malignant hyperthermia and neuroleptic malignant syndrome, is often missed. This review covers the causes, symptoms, and treatments for these critical conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Toxicology
  • Pharmacology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Elevated body temperature (hyperthermia) can stem from various causes, with drug-induced origins frequently overlooked.
  • Recognizing drug-induced hyperthermia is crucial for timely and appropriate patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment strategies for several drug-induced hyperthermia syndromes.
  • To highlight the importance of considering medication side effects in cases of unexplained fever.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of drug-induced hyperthermia syndromes.
  • Analysis of pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and therapeutic interventions.

Main Results:

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  • Identified key drug-induced hyperthermia syndromes including malignant hyperthermia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, sympathomimetic poisoning, and anticholinergic toxicity.
  • Detailed the distinct pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical features of each syndrome.

Conclusions:

  • Drug-induced hyperthermia requires specific diagnostic considerations beyond common febrile illnesses.
  • While general management principles apply, tailored treatment approaches are essential for each distinct drug-induced hyperthermia syndrome.