Postmortem intubation training: patient and family opinion.

Objective: Endotracheal intubation is a life-saving skill which requires training to master. Learning opportunities for endotracheal intubation must be balanced with patient rights and intentions. This study was conducted to explore patient and family opinions about postmortem endotracheal intubation training.

Serotonin syndrome.

Serotonin syndrome is a preventable, drug-related complication that results from increased brainstem serotonin activity, usually precipitated by the use of one or more serotonergic drugs. Its clinical presentation consists of autonomic dysfunction, alteration in mental status, and neuromuscular disorder. Early recognition and treatment is important, because this condition is potentially fatal.