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

Аннотация

This study delves into the nuanced landscape of drug-induced dystonia among pediatric patients seeking emergency care at a teaching hospital in Southwestern Nigeria. Titled "Pediatric Drug-Induced Dystonia: Patterns and Outcomes in the Emergency Room of a Teaching Hospital in Southwestern Nigeria," the research explores the epidemiological patterns, clinical characteristics, and outcomes associated with drug-induced dystonia in the pediatric population. Employing a retrospective analysis of medical records, this investigation offers valuable insights into the prevalence, causative factors, and clinical trajectories of drug-induced dystonia, contributing to enhanced diagnostic precision and improved management strategies for pediatric patients. KEYWORDS Pediatric healthcare, drug-induced dystonia, emergency room, teaching hospital, epidemiological patterns, clinical outcomes, pediatric emergencies, Southwestern Nigeria, involuntary muscle contractions, medical records analysis. Volume 03 Issue 12-2023 19 International Journal of Medical Sciences And Clinical Research (ISSN – 2771-2265) VOLUME 03 ISSUE 12 PAGES: 19-23 SJIF IMPACT FACTOR (2021: 5. 694) (2022: 5. 893) (2023: 6. 184) OCLC – 1121105677 Publisher: Oscar Publishing Services Servi