Treatment of lithium intoxication: facing the need for evidence
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Contributors
Abstract
Lithium has been used as the gold standard in the treatment of major depressive and bipolar disorders for decades. Due to its narrow therapeutic index, lithium toxicity is a common clinical problem. Although risk factors for lithium intoxication seem to be well-described, lacking patient education and inexperience of treatment are assumed to contribute to the probability of lithium intoxication. A review of literature shows that the treatment of lithium intoxication has not been adequately studied or standardized. The aim of this literature review is to compile and present current evidence on the treatment of lithium intoxication and contribute to a standardization regarding general treatment recommendations as well as evidence on indication for extracorporeal methods. Against the background of this common and potentially life-threatening condition, the standardization of the treatment of lithium intoxication is definitely a task for the future.
Details
Original language | English |
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Article number | 23 |
Pages (from-to) | 23-27 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | International journal of bipolar disorders |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2015 |
Peer-reviewed | Yes |
External IDs
ORCID | /0000-0002-2666-859X/work/157318755 |
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ORCID | /0000-0002-2936-5180/work/157319011 |
Keywords
Sustainable Development Goals
ASJC Scopus subject areas
Keywords
- Affective disorders, Bipolar disorder, Extracorporeal methods, Hemodialysis, Intoxication, Lithium, Treatment