LITHIUM: AN ANAESTHETIC RISK

LITHIUM: AN ANAESTHETIC RISK

An abnormal recovery from an anaesthetic for electro-convulsive therapy is reported. A serum lithium concentration within the toxic range without any accompanying symptoms or signs was found subsequently. The dangers of anaesthesia for patients undergoing electro-convulsive therapy and who are also...

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Veröffentlicht in:British journal of anaesthesia : BJA 1974-05, Vol.46 (5), p.389-390
Hauptverfasser: JEPHCOTT, GWYNETH, KERRY, R.J.
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Anesthesia, Intravenous - adverse effects
Bipolar Disorder - drug therapy
Bipolar Disorder - therapy
Drug Interactions
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Female
Humans
Lithium - adverse effects
Lithium - blood
Lithium - therapeutic use
Middle Aged
Succinylcholine
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Zusammenfassung:An abnormal recovery from an anaesthetic for electro-convulsive therapy is reported. A serum lithium concentration within the toxic range without any accompanying symptoms or signs was found subsequently. The dangers of anaesthesia for patients undergoing electro-convulsive therapy and who are also receiving lithium are discussed.
ISSN:0007-0912
1471-6771
DOI:10.1093/bja/46.5.389