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Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
and Hyperreflexia ... Focal Hyporeflexia ... Guillain-Barré syndrome ... Hyperthyroidism, Serotonin syndrome ... #Hyperreflexia
Hyperreflexia in serotonin syndrome

- Dr. David Juurlink @DavidJuurlink

#Hyperreflexia #serotonin #syndrome #PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video #Knee #Reflexes
Hyperreflexia in ... serotonin syndrome ... DavidJuurlink #Hyperreflexia ... #serotonin #syndrome ... #PhysicalExam #
Serotonin Syndrome - THINK: FAST
 - FAST onset
 - FAST movements (agitation, akathisia, HYPERreflexia)
 - FAST
Serotonin Syndrome ... agitation, akathisia, HYPERreflexia ... Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome ... movements and HYPOreflexia ... NeurolepticMalignant #Syndrome
When trying to differentiate between the two conditions think “FAST” with Serotonin Syndrome and “SLOW” with
with Serotonin Syndrome ... Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome ... Serotonin Syndrome ... agitation, akathisia, HYPERreflexia ... movements and HYPOreflexia
Serotonin Syndrome
 - Rapid onset 
 - Combination of 2+ serotonin agonists 
Mental status changes:
Serotonin Syndrome ... - Clonus - Hyperreflexia ... #Serotonin #Syndrome
Myelopathy - Injury to the entire spinal cord - Signs and Symptoms
 • Ataxia (early sign)
baseline) • Hyperreflexia ... signs #symptoms #msk
Characteristics of Serotonin Syndrome and Other Hyperthermic Syndromes 
Serotonin Syndrome
 - SSRIs, second-generation antidepressants, MAOIs, linezolid,
Characteristics of Serotonin Syndrome ... Other Hyperthermic Syndromes ... Serotonin Syndrome ... Hypertension, hyperreflexia ... #Hyperthermic #Syndromes
Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Serotonin Syndrome
 - Serotonin syndrome is thought to be caused by
Diagnosis of Serotonin Syndrome ... - Serotonin syndrome ... with SS include: hyperreflexia ... - Hyperreflexia ... - Serotonin syndrome
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Side Effects
 • Serotonin Syndrome:
   - Autonomic Hyperactivity:
• Serotonin Syndrome ... Clonus, Tremor, Hyperreflexia ... SSRI Withdrawal Syndrome
Clinical Manifestations of Serotonin Syndrome
 • Ophthalmologic: Mydriasis, Ocular clonus (slow horizontal movements)
 • Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea,
Manifestations of Serotonin Syndrome ... Delirium, Rigidity, Hyperreflexia ... ucsdim #Serotonin #Syndrome