Drug-related hyperthermia

T. S. Dharmarajan; May F. Bullecer; G. Gorich

doi:10.1016/S1525-8610(04)70192-9

Drug-related hyperthermia

T. S. Dharmarajan, May F. Bullecer, G. Gorich

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Abstract

The elderly are prone to disorders of thermoregulation. Hyperthermia, an elevation of core temperature, occurs as a result of several causes in older subjects. The elderly, particularly in nursing homes, are often prescribed multiple medications. Physiological changes with aging and the use of numerous predisposing drugs can contribute to disorders of temperature regulation. Presented is a dramatic case of drug- related hyperthermia in a nursing home resident with an adverse outcome in spite of recognition and treatment of the disorder.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	160-165
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
Volume	2
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S1525-8610(04)70192-9
State	Published - Jan 1 2001
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Drug-related hyperthermia
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Older subjects

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Nursing(all)
Health Policy
Geriatrics and Gerontology

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