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Comparison - Serotonin Syndrome, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, and Malignant Catatonia

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#Serotonin #Syndrome #Neuroleptic
Comparison - Serotonin ... Syndrome, Neuroleptic ... #Syndrome #Neuroleptic ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #table
Serotonin Syndrome Differential Diagnosis: Anticholinergic syndrome, Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, Malignant hyperthermia  #Diagnosis #Differential #Serotonin #Syndrome
Serotonin Syndrome ... Differential Diagnosis ... , Neuroleptic malignant ... hyperthermia #Diagnosis ... #Comparison #Table
How to tell Serotonin Syndrome from Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome 

#Diagnosis #Serotonin #Syndrome #NMS #NeurolepticMalignant #Comparison #Table
Syndrome from Neuroleptic ... #Diagnosis # ... Serotonin #Syndrome ... NeurolepticMalignant #Comparison ... #Table
Hyperthermic Syndromes - This table summarizes the similarities and differences between some toxicologic causes of hyperthermic
- This table summarizes ... • Serotonin ... withdrawal • Neuroleptic ... #Comparison #Table ... #Diagnosis #Toxicology
When trying to differentiate between the two conditions think “FAST” with Serotonin Syndrome and “SLOW” with
Serotonin Syndrome ... resolution #Diagnosis ... #Serotonin #Syndrome ... NeurolepticMalignant #Comparison ... #Table
Signs and Symptoms of Toxidromes

Sympathomimetic / GABAergic withdrawal 
Cholinergic 
Anticholinergic 
Opioid withdrawal 
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome 
Serotonin
Opioid withdrawal Neuroleptic ... Serotonin syndrome ... #Toxidromes #Comparison ... #Table #Anticholinergics ... Sympathomimetics #Diagnosis
The RIGID patient: tetanus mimics
 - Serotonin Syndrome
 - Neuroleptic Malignant Sx
 - Malignant Hyperthermia
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tetanus mimics - Serotonin ... Syndrome - Neuroleptic ... tetanus #mimics #comparison ... #table #rigidity ... #differential #diagnosis
Characteristics of Serotonin Syndrome and Other Hyperthermic Syndromes 
Serotonin Syndrome
 - SSRIs, second-generation antidepressants, MAOIs, linezolid,
Characteristics of Serotonin ... Serotonin Syndrome ... mydriasis, agitation Neuroleptic ... #Diagnosis #Comparison ... #Table #Serotonin
Fever vs Hyperthermia
Fever:
 • Regulated in the hypothalamic thermoregulatory center
 • "Set point" raised by prostaglandin
TNF-a1pha, IL-6, etc ... hyperthermia; Neuroleptic ... ; Serotonin syndrome ... #Hyperthermia #comparison ... #diagnosis #management
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Treatment depends ... Drug induced: • Neuroleptic ... sign) (→ 3-8) • Serotonin ... syndrome (cocaine ... Anesthesia #Checklist #Diagnosis