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| Title |
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome: A neuro-psychiatric emergency: Recognition, prevention, and management
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Asian Journal of Psychiatry, May 2017
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| DOI | 10.1016/j.ajp.2017.05.004 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Raj Velamoor |
| Abstract |
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) is a life threatening complication of antipsychotic therapy. It is often assumed to be rare. Observations suggest that rather than overestimating its frequency, we are more likely to underestimate it (Pope et al., 1986). It is a rare but potentially fatal disorder characterized by four principal symptoms. These are mental status changes, muscle rigidity, hyperthermia, and autonomic dysfunction. The diagnosis of NMS often presents a challenge because several medical conditions generate similar symptoms. Although less common now than in the past, thanks to greater awareness, it remains a risk in susceptible patients receiving conventional or atypical neuroleptics. Reducing the risk factors, early recognition of suspected cases, and prompt management can significantly reduce morbidity and mortality of this dangerous condition. Collaboration between psychiatry and other medical specialities may be the key to a successful outcome. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 1 | 100% |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 129 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 129 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Bachelor | 17 | 13% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 15 | 12% |
| Other | 12 | 9% |
| Student > Master | 11 | 9% |
| Researcher | 9 | 7% |
| Other | 19 | 15% |
| Unknown | 46 | 36% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 46 | 36% |
| Psychology | 7 | 5% |
| Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 6 | 5% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 4 | 3% |
| Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 4 | 3% |
| Other | 13 | 10% |
| Unknown | 49 | 38% |
Attention Score in Context
This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 4. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 20 March 2021.
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#7,780,614
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#113,701
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#6
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