Risk Factors and Clinical Correlates of Pediatric Serotonin Syndrome in Hospitalized Suicide Attempters

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the risk factors and clinical correlates of pediatric serotonin syndrome (SS) given that research on SS in adults exists, there is a dearth of literature on pediatric SS. Study design: We conducted a retrospective chart review of 183 pediatric patients who were medically hospitalized after a suicide attempt. We investigated associations between SS and several of its risk factors and clinical correlates. We also assessed the sensitivity/specificity of Hunter’s criteria and criterion symptoms in predicting SS.