RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Movement disorder emergencies in the elderly: Recognizing and treating an often-iatrogenic problem
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 449
OP 457
VO 75
IS 6
A1 Babak Tousi
YR 2008
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/75/6/449.abstract
AB Movement disorder emergencies in the elderly—such as rigidity, dystonia, hyperkinetic movements, and psychiatric disturbances—are challenging to manage. Many cases are iatrogenic. In theory, some cases could be avoided by anticipating them and by avoiding polypharmacy and potentially dangerous drug interactions.