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Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia ... and Hyperreflexia ... Focal Hyporeflexia ... Hyperthyroidism, Serotonin ... #Hyperreflexia
When trying to differentiate between the two conditions think “FAST” with Serotonin Syndrome and “SLOW” with
think “FAST” with Serotonin ... Serotonin Syndrome ... agitation, akathisia, HYPERreflexia ... movements and HYPOreflexia ... #Diagnosis #Serotonin
Hyperreflexia in serotonin syndrome

- Dr. David Juurlink @DavidJuurlink

#Hyperreflexia #serotonin #syndrome #PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video #Knee #Reflexes
Hyperreflexia in ... serotonin syndrome ... DavidJuurlink #Hyperreflexia ... #serotonin #syndrome
Serotonin Syndrome - THINK: FAST
 - FAST onset
 - FAST movements (agitation, akathisia, HYPERreflexia)
 - FAST
Serotonin Syndrome ... agitation, akathisia, HYPERreflexia ... movements and HYPOreflexia
Serotonin Syndrome
 - Rapid onset 
 - Combination of 2+ serotonin agonists 
Mental status changes:
Serotonin Syndrome ... Combination of 2+ serotonin ... - Clonus - Hyperreflexia ... Cyproheptadine #Serotonin
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Side Effects
 • Serotonin Syndrome:
   - Autonomic Hyperactivity:
Selective Serotonin ... Side Effects • Serotonin ... Clonus, Tremor, Hyperreflexia ... sensations) #SSRIs #Serotonin
Algorithm for the Diagnosis of Serotonin Syndrome
 - Serotonin syndrome is thought to be caused by
the Diagnosis of Serotonin ... Syndrome - Serotonin ... with SS include: hyperreflexia ... - Hyperreflexia ... - Serotonin syndrome
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors(SNRIs): Mechanisms and Side Effects

Withdrawal: Dizziness, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting
Serotonin Syndrome - Potentially Life
Serotonin-Norepinephrine ... Nausea, Vomiting Serotonin ... Clonus, Tremor, Hyperreflexia
Characteristics of Serotonin Syndrome and Other Hyperthermic Syndromes 
Serotonin Syndrome
 - SSRIs, second-generation antidepressants, MAOIs, linezolid,
Characteristics of Serotonin ... Hyperthermic Syndromes Serotonin ... Hypertension, hyperreflexia ... Comparison #Table #Serotonin
Clinical Manifestations of Serotonin Syndrome
 • Ophthalmologic: Mydriasis, Ocular clonus (slow horizontal movements)
 • Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea,
Manifestations of Serotonin ... Delirium, Rigidity, Hyperreflexia ... Medicine @ucsdim #Serotonin