Serotonin Syndrome

Serotonin syndrome, also known as serotonin toxicity is a potential life threatening condition due to excessive serotonin levels in the body. In this video we look at the symptoms, diagnosis including Hunter Serotonin Toxicity Criteria and treatment. PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/psychiatryConsider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhesusmedicineBuy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicineTimestamps:0:00 What is Serotonin Syndrome? 0:25 Serotonin Syndrome Pathophysiology2:03 Serotonin Syndrome Symptoms3:26 Serotonin Syndrome Risk Factors4:08 Serotonin Syndrome Diagnosis (Hunter  Serotonin Toxicity Criteria) 5:16 Serotonin Syndrome TreatmentLINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/rhesusmedicine/References:StatPearls, 2024. Serotonin Syndrome. [online] Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482377/.BMJ Best Practice, 2022. Serotonin syndrome. [online] Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/991.Wikipedia, 2025. Serotonin syndrome. [online] Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serotonin_syndrome.Disclaimer: Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a guide to diagnose or to treat any form of condition. The content is not to be used to guide clinical practice and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.