Serotonin Syndrome - Diagnosis, Pathophysiology & Treatment

Serotonin Syndrome Explained Clearly Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening toxicologic emergency caused by excess serotonergic activity. Early recognition is critical in the emergency department, ICU, inpatient wards, and prehospital settings. In this video, we break down serotonin syndrome in a practical, high-yield way including: • Pathophysiology • Common causative medications • Clinical presentation • Neuromuscular findings • Hyperreflexia and clonus • Differential diagnosis • Serotonin syndrome vs neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) • ICU and emergency department management • Supportive care strategies • Benzodiazepines and cyproheptadine Our goal is to simplify complex emergency critical care concepts into practical, bedside-focused education. ☠️ Toxicology Playlist:    • Toxicology   🔗 Download the full study guide + access our complete emergency critical care curriculum:   / whiteboardmedicine   Our Patreon includes: • 📄 Study guides for every video • 🎓 Mini-courses (ventilation, shock, RRT & more) • ❓ Practice questions • 🚫 Ad-free videos • 🧠 A structured ICU curriculum 🎧 WhiteBoard Medicine Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... DISCLAIMER: This content is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Clinical decisions should always be made using independent medical judgment, current guidelines, institutional protocols, and consultation with appropriate specialists. This content does not establish a physician-patient relationship and may not reflect the views of any affiliated institutions or employers. #SerotoninSyndrome #CriticalCare #EmergencyMedicine