G21.0Dagger codeAsterisk code
Malignant neuroleptic syndrome
Secondary parkinsonism
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- GuidelinesMovement DisordersStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 Edition
- GuidelinesNeuroleptic Malignant SyndromeDescription General measures Referral ICD-10 code: G21.0 + (T43.0-6/T43.8-9) Description Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare but potentially fatal syndrome characterised by a tetrad of fever, muscle rigidity, altered mental state, and autonomic dysfunction. An altered mental state with confusion, delirium, or stupor may precede other clinical signs of NMS. Suspect if there is a history
- GuidelinesParkisonismCentral Nervous System Conditions
- GuidelinesSchizophrenia Spectrum DisordersDescription General Measures Medicine Treatment Adverse Effects Referral ICD - 10 code: F20.0-6/F20.8-9/F22.0-9/F25.0-2/F25.8-9 + (F10.0-F19.9/R45.0-8/Z65.0-5/Z65.8-9/Z81.0- 4/Z81.8) Description Schizophrenia is characterised by psychotic episodes which are severe, persistent, and accompanied by a marked deterioration in personal, social, and occupational functioning. Whilst the presentation may