Pediatric Emergency Medicine Didactics and Simulation (PEMDAS): Serotonin Syndrome

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Didactics and Simulation (PEMDAS): Serotonin Syndrome

Introduction Serotonin syndrome is caused by an accumulation of serotonin in the body from drug interactions or overdose of serotonergic medications, including commonly used antidepressants. Symptoms can be life-threatening and encompass both neurologic and cardiovascular toxicity, including agitati...

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Main Authors: Corinne Shubin, Shweta Iyer, Jean Pearce, Benjamin Lang, Isabel Gross, Daisy Ciener, Suzan Mazor, Ashley Keilman, Anita Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Association of American Medical Colleges 2020-07-01
Series:MedEdPORTAL
Subjects:
Serotonin Syndrome
Simulation
Rhabdomyolysis
Seizure
Altered Mental Status
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://www.mededportal.org/doi/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10928

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