Serotonin Toxicity: What is all of the Fuss About?

 

Serotonin toxicity is frequently underrecognized and underappreciated, and oftentimes confused with serotonin syndrome. In this course, time will be spent reviewing, comparing, and contrasting symptoms and diagnostic criteria for serotonin toxicity and serotonin syndrome. A general discussion describing toxicity will be broken down into three main categories: mild toxicity where there are serotonergic features that may or may not concern the patient; moderate toxicity which causes significant distress and needs treatment, but is not life-threatening; and severe toxicity which is a medical emergency.

Learning Objectives

  • Summarize the pathophysiology of serotonin toxicity
  • Describe clinical manifestations and diagnostic criteria of serotonin toxicity
  • Identify common medications used in pain management implicated in serotonin toxicity
  • Discuss management strategies for identified serotonin toxicity
  • Identify potential serotonin toxicity in patients with pain by reviewing clinical vignettes (integrated in 1st four objectives)

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AAFP
  • 1.00 AANP
  • 1.00 ACCME (All Other)
  • 1.00 ACCME (MD/DO Only)
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 APA
Course opens: 
06/01/2021
Course expires: 
06/01/2022
Rating: 
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Justin G. Kullgren, PharmD

Pain and Palliative Care Clinical Specialist
Wexner Medical Center, James Cancer Hospital
Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
Columbus, OH

 

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Christopher M. Hritz, MD

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AAFP
  • 1.00 AANP
  • 1.00 ACCME (All Other)
  • 1.00 ACCME (MD/DO Only)
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 APA
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