DRUG-INDUCED DYSTONIA IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS: PATTERNS AND OUTCOMES AT THE PAEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ROOM OF A TEACHING HOSPITAL IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA

Аннотация

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. KEYWORDS drug-induced dystonia, pediatric patients, patterns, outcomes, paediatric emergency room, teaching hospital, Southwestern Nigeria.