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Quentin R. Regestein, MD; Joseph S. Alpert, MD; Peter Reich, MD

JAMA. 1977;238(7):618-620.

Abstract
Catatonic stupor occurred in two psychiatric inpatients, predisposing them to staphylococcal pneumonia, venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism. Disastrous outcomes ensued. Catatonic stupor can lead to fatal complications, and aggressive medical and psychiatric therapy is indicated.

(JAMA 238:618-620, 1977)

Author Affiliations
From the Psychiatry (Drs Regestein and Reich) and Cardiovascular (Dr Alpert) Divisions, Department of Medicine, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, and the Departments of Psychiatry (Drs Regestein and Reich) and Medicine (Dr Alpert), Harvard Medical School, Boston.

Footnotes
Reprint requests to Division of Psychiatry, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, 721 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115 (Dr Regestein).

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