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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 to perform a primary and a secondary assessment; manage airway, breathing, and circulation; and recognize and initiate treatment for serotonin syndrome. The patient had a seizure resulting in airway compromise requiring advanced airway support, as well as developed rhabdomyolysis requiring aggressive fluid hydration. We created a debriefing guide and a participant evaluation form.

Results

Fifty-seven participants across five institutions completed this simulation, which included residents, fellows, faculty, and students. The scenario was rated by participants using a 5-point Likert scale and was generally well received. Participants rated the simulation case as effective in learning how to both recognize (M = 4.9) and manage (M = 4.8) serotonin syndrome.

Discussion

This pediatric emergency simulation scenario can be tailored for a range of learner backgrounds and simulation environments. We used the participant evaluation form to improve future iterations of the simulation.

SUBMITTER: Shubin C

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

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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

Shubin Corinne C Iyer Shweta S Pearce Jean J Lang Benjamin B Gross Isabel I Ciener Daisy D Mazor Suzan S Keilman Ashley A Thomas Anita A

MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources 20200728

<h4>Introduction</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>This simulation case was developed for pediatric emergency medicine fellows and emergency medicine residents in the p ...[more]

PMID: 32733995

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

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

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