PPP014 - Serotonin toxicity, overdoses and antivenoms with Geoff Isbister

Jane and Dan speak to Professor Geoff Isbister is a clinical toxicologist and Director of Clinical Toxicology at the University of Newcastle. We talk to Geoff about:

• The spectrum of clinical presentations of serotonin toxicity
• Significant drug interactions with SSRIs: tramadol or linezolid?
• Current trends in pharmaceutical overdose
• Whether antivenoms are useful (and a shout out to our overseas listeners)

Further info:

Geoff's researcher profile

Serotonin toxicity: a practical approach to diagnosis and treatment, article from the MJA by Geoff et al

Therapeutic Guidelines: Toxicology and Wilderness