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

ABSTRACT:

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 agitation, seizure, tachycardia, rhabdomyolysis, and hyperthermia.

Methods

This simulation case was developed for pediatric emergency medicine fellows and emergency medicine residents in the pediatric emergency department and can be altered to accommodate other learners. The case involved a 16-year-old male, represented by a low- or high-fidelity manikin, who presented with altered mental status/agitation after an overdose of antidepressant medication. The team of learners was required t

SUBMITTER: Shubin C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7385927 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature