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Serotonin Syndrome, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome & Malignant Hyperthermia: How to Tell Them Apart

April 27, 2026·18 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Three life-threatening syndromes. Similar presentations. Very different causes and treatments. In this episode, Chloe Gomez, DNP, CRNA, breaks down how to quickly differentiate Serotonin Syndrome, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS), and Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) - a must-know topic for anesthesia learners and board prep.We cover:✔️ Key clinical signs and classic presentations✔️ Triggering medications and anesthetic agents✔️ Rigidity vs clonus vs hyperreflexia✔️ Why ETCO₂ matters in MH✔️ Treatment plans: cyproheptadine, dantrolene, bromocriptine, supportive care✔️ High-yield NBCRNA/NCE test pearls✔️ Real-world perioperative implicationsIf you’ve ever mixed these up, this episode will help you organize them fast and remember what matters most when seconds count.🎧 Perfect for SRNAs, CRNAs, and anyone studying advanced pharmacology.

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