Immobile, mute, and at risk
Current Psychiatry. 2010 December;09(12):71-75
December 1, 2010|Current Psychiatry
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Mr. M has schizophrenia and develops catatonia after being found naked outside his home. Immobility and reduced oral intake increase his risk of medical complications. How do you ensure his safety?
Drug Brand Names
- Benztropine • Cogentin
- Chlorpromazine • Thorazine
- Clozapine • Clozaril
- Haloperidol • Haldol
- Lorazepam • Ativan
- Sulfacetamide • Sulamyd
- Warfarin • Coumadin
- Ziprasidone • Geodon
Disclosure
The authors report no financial relationship with any company whose products are mentioned in this article or with manufacturers of competing products.
