MANAGEMENT OF SUSPECTED NEUROLEPTIC MALIGNANT SYNDROME

Objective: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) is a rare but potentia lly lethal form of drug-induced hyperthermia. The objective of this pa per is to provide data regarding early and suspected cases as well as offer guidelines for managing this condition. Knowledge of suspected c ases will lead to early recognition and prompt management of this cond ition in the future. Method: To address the gap in knowledge, we prese nt 2 case reports of patients with early NMS-like symptoms The case re ports are followed by a brief review of the literature on differential diagnoses, risk factors, early signs and treatment data. Conclusions: The most rational approach to treating NMS entails a hierarchy of int erventions determined by the severity and progression of symptoms.