• J. Nerv. Ment. Dis. · Jan 1986

    Case Reports

    Treatment of neuroleptic malignant syndrome with electroconvulsive therapy.

    • A Lazarus.
    • J. Nerv. Ment. Dis. 1986 Jan 1;174(1):47-9.

    AbstractA case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome unresponsive to supportive medical therapy was successfully treated by electroconvulsive therapy. Electroconvulsive therapy may offer a safe and rapidly effective intervention in cases of neuroleptic malignant syndrome complicated by high fever and severe muscular rigidity which do not improve with supportive care.

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