Multiple ECT late in the course of neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Convuls Ther. 1997 Dec;13(4):269-73.

Abstract

We report a 19-year-old woman who received electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) late in the course of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). She received at least two sessions with multiple ECT and had a full recovery. We suggest that multiple seizures may optimize ECT treatment in NMS.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy*
  • Female
  • Haloperidol / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / therapy*

Substances

  • Antipsychotic Agents
  • Haloperidol