Drug-induced dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions and abnormal postures resulting from the use of certain medications. This study investigates the patterns and outcomes of drug-induced dystonia in pediatric patients presenting to the Pediatric Emergency Room (PER) of a teaching hospital in southwestern Nigeria. A retrospective analysis of medical records was conducted, focusing on pediatric patients diagnosed with drug-induced dystonia over a specified period. Demographic information, clinical characteristics, implicated medications, management approaches, and outcomes were analyzed. The study aims to provide insights into the epidemiology and management of drug-induced dystonia in the pediatric population in Nigeria, aiding in early recognition, appropriate treatment, and improved patient outcomes. The findings of this study contribute to the existing literature on drug-induced dystonia and inform healthcare providers about the specific challenges faced in the Nigerian context, facilitating targeted interventions and better patient care.
C.O. Babatola, P.S. Olatunya, DRUG-INDUCED DYSTONIA IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS: PATTERNS AND OUTCOMES AT THE PAEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM OF A TEACHING HOSPITAL IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA , The American Journal of Interdisciplinary Innovations and Research: Vol. 5 No. 05 (2023): Volume 05 Issue 05
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