Problem: A patient is admitted to the inpatient service acutely psychotic and treated with IM short acting antipsychotics. His agitation persists and he is ultimately given additional doses. His family appears and says they have been looking for him for days - he has never had a episode like this before. Several hours later the patient is confused, and muscular rigidity is noted. Vital signs are as follows: Temp 105.2o F, P 122 bpm, RR 20 bpm, BP 172/140 mm Hg. Which of the following interventions is not indicated? Need Assignment Help?
- Cooling blankets
- Antipyretics
- Withdrawal of antipsychotics
- Dantrolene