The role of external heat load on triggering the neuroleptic malignant syndrome

A. Shalev, H. Hermesh, H. Munitz

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Abstract

During a heat wave three patients developed neuroleptic malignant syndrome. The role of heat load in triggering this syndrome and possible mechanisms behind such a role are discussed. Data concerning the season of occurrence of neuroleptic malignant syndrome are reported.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)110-111
Number of pages2
JournalAmerican Journal of Psychiatry
Volume145
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1988
Externally publishedYes

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