title: A steroid stupor in a surgical ward.
abstract: In the development and management of a steroid-induced stupor, in a 17-year-old man, the dose and route of administration of steroid medication were felt to be important aetiological factors. A co-ordinated plan of management involving the physician, surgeon and psychiatrist is needed in such cases.
authors.affiliation: Queen's University of Belfast.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Doherty
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Garstin
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: McClelland
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Rowlands
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Collins
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003082:Colectomy / Q000523:psychology; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D011241:Prednisone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011605:Psychoses, Substance-Induced / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D011241:Prednisone; D006854:Hydrocortisone