Serotonin Syndrome Explained (Serotonin Toxicity)

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.

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Video Timestamps:
0:00 What is Serotonin Syndrome?
0:25 Serotonin Syndrome Pathophysiology
2:03 Serotonin Syndrome Symptoms
3:26 Serotonin Syndrome Risk Factors
4:08 Serotonin Syndrome Diagnosis (Hunter Serotonin Toxicity Criteria)
5:16 Serotonin Syndrome Treatment

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