An Unusual Case of Fever and Altered Mental Status

Parkinsonism hyperpyrexia syndrome (PHS) is a dysautonomic disorder that was described in 1981 for the first time. It can present after reduction or discontinuation of antiparkinson medications, co-prescription of neuroleptic medications, dehydration, hot weather, discontinuation of deep brain stimulator, and wearing off phenomenon.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - February 27, 2020 Category: Health Management Authors: Patricia Guzman Rojas, Patricia Guzman Rojas, Laura Morton Source Type: research