title: Extrapyramidal syndromes after premedication with droperidol in children.
abstract: Four cases of extrapyramidal hypertonic syndrome were observed in 82 children who had been premedicated with small i.m. doses of droperidol. The frequency, time of onset, clinical description and treatment of this complication are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001480:Basal Ganglia Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D002648:Child; D004329:Droperidol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011229:Preanesthetic Medication / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D004329:Droperidol