Risk Factors and Clinical Correlates of Pediatric Serotonin Syndrome in Hospitalized Suicide Attempters.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the risk factors and clinical correlates of pediatric serotonin syndrome (SS) given that research on SS in adults exists, there is a dearth of literature on pediatric SS.

Study design

We conducted a retrospective chart review of 183 pediatric patients who were medically hospitalized after a suicide attempt. We investigated associations between SS and several of its risk factors and clinical correlates. We also assessed the sensitivity/specificity of Hunter's criteria and criterion symptoms in predicting SS.

Results

SS occurred in 21.7% of patients with a serotonergic overdose. Recent marijuana use and overdose on a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor were significantly associated with SS. Individuals with SS required a greater number of days t

SUBMITTER: Khetarpal SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10258115 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature