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Hyperthermia Syndromes Comparison
Serotonin Syndrome - NMS - Malignant Hyperthermia - Malignant Catatonia
Cause - Onset - Vitals
Hyperthermia Syndromes ... Comparison Serotonin Syndrome ... Catatonia Cause - Onset ... #Hyperthermia #Syndromes
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 ... bowel sounds; onset ... , tachycardia; onset
Serotonin Syndrome - THINK: FAST
 - FAST onset
 - FAST movements (agitation, akathisia, HYPERreflexia)
 - FAST
Serotonin Syndrome ... FAST - FAST onset ... Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome ... SLOW - SLOW onset ... 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 ... FAST) - FAST onset ... SLOW) - SLOW onset
Differentiation Between Nephrotic Syndrome and Nephritic Syndrome 
== Nephrotic Syndrome ==
Onset - Insidious 
Edema - ++++
Blood
Between Nephrotic Syndrome ... and Nephritic Syndrome ... == Nephrotic Syndrome ... == Onset - Insidious ... == Onset - Abrupt
Headache Syndromes 
Sudden onset of pain - "Thunder clap" with any decreased mentation, any positive focal
Headache Syndromes ... Sudden onset ... thrombosis Sudden onset ... vasoconstriction syndrome ... #Headache #Syndromes
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
RAPID ONSET
Medications
 • Steroids
 • Danazol
 • Progestin Containing Contraceptives
Increased Serum Testosterone
Algorithm RAPID ONSET ... Neoplasm SLOW ONSET ... Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ... • Cushing's Syndrome
Serotonin Syndrome
 - Rapid onset 
 - Combination of 2+ serotonin agonists 
Mental status changes:
Serotonin Syndrome ... - Rapid onset ... #Serotonin #Syndrome
Toxidromes: Serotonin Syndrome, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Anticholinergic Delirium - Venn Diagram

All: Hypertension, Tachycardia

Anticholinergic Delirium:
- dilated pupils,
Toxidromes: Serotonin Syndrome ... Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome ... Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome ... consciousness, slower onset ... Serotonin Syndrome
Lens Dislocation on Ocular POCUS

Sudden onset blurred vision, worse looking to the right. + Marfan' Syndrome

Dr.
POCUS Sudden onset ... right. + Marfan' Syndrome