The Clinical Course of a Drug-induced Acute Dystonic Reaction in the Emergency Room
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BACKGROUND Acute dystonic reactions following the administration of safe, reliable drugs can occur and must be promptly recognized and treated in the emergency room. PHENOMENOLOGY SHOWN The entire clinical course of an acute dystonic reaction due to metoclopramide, from early motor signs to full-blown clinical symptoms and resolution. EDUCATIONAL VALUE Providing elements for early recognition of a drug-induced movement disorder phenomenology.
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