title: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in a trauma patient.
abstract: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare complication of antipsychotic medications. This paper describes the case of a trauma patient who received haloperidol and droperidol for severe agitation, developed neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and was treated successfully with dantrolene sodium, and also provides a review of the literature.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003620:Dantrolene / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004329:Droperidol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000150:complications*; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009459:Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D011595:Psychomotor Agitation / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central; D003620:Dantrolene; D006220:Haloperidol; D004329:Droperidol