Comparison of International Therapy Guidelines with Regard to the Treatment of Malignant Catatonia

Conclusion Many international guidelines do not mention MC. It is not possible to derive a clear algorithm for the treatment of MC from most current guidelines. A thorough update of most guidelines appears to be necessary. Lack of awareness and knowledge of MC among physicians and medical professionals might lead to inadequate or delayed care, worsened outcome, or death. [...] © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Pharmacopsychiatry - September 25, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Sch önfeldt-Lecuona, Carlos Cronemeyer, Maximilian Hiesener, Lilli Connemann, Bernhard J. Gahr, Maximilian Sartorius, Alexander M ühlbauer, Viktoria Tags: Review Source Type: research