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The MDS course Drug-Induced Movement Disorders: Acute Dystonia and Akathisia will provide a comprehensive overview of acute dystonia and akathisia including the medications that cause each disorder, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the treatment options available.
Daniel Martinez-Ramirez, MD - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
Adolfo Ramirez-Zamora, MD - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
Elena Cecilia Rosca, MD, PhD - Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timi?oara, Romania
This interactive module provides learners with information regarding acute dystonia and akathisia including the medications that cause each disorder, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the treatment options available.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:1. List the common medications and describe the clinical presentation and risk factors that cause acute dystonic reactions and akathisia2. Explain the current theories regarding pathophysiology of acute dystonic reactions and akathisia3. List current treatment options for acute dystonic reactions and akathisia
This module is intended for neurologists, primary care physicians with an interest in movement disorders, neurology residents and movement disorder fellows.
1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.
2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher)
3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 29.0 or higher
4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).
5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.
Nick Bauman
