Citation

Chan TC, Evans SD, Clark RF. Crit. Care Clin. 1997; 13(4): 785-808.

Affiliation

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

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9330841

Abstract

Drug-related causes of hyperthermia can often be overlooked in the setting of elevated body temperature. This article reviews the pathophysiology, presentation, and treatment of several drug-induced hyperthermia syndromes: malignant hyperthermia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, sympathomimetic poisoning, and anticholinergic toxicity. Although the general approach is similar, specific management strategies may be required for each syndrome.

Language: en