Hyperthermia and Rigidity Following Overdose of an Unknown Drug; A Case Report and Literature Review

Rose Cecile Dean-Paccagnella; Matthew Creed; Mahendra Kakollu; Suresh Kumar Gopala Pillai

Volume 6, Issue 3 , July 2018, , Pages 249-252

Abstract
  Drug induced hyperthermia is a rare presentation which can rapidly lead to gross metabolic abnormality and death. These presentations are further complicated by the wide range of potentially causative agents. We present a case of rigidity and hyperthermia, following overdose of an initially unknown substance ...  Read More