Lawler P G, Cove-Smith J R
Anaesthesia. 1986 Jun;41(6):623-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1986.tb13056.x.
Two patients suffering from severe lithium poisoning (blood level greater than 4 mmol/litre) were treated by haemodialysis. Both patients developed delayed respiratory failure, with the characteristics of adult respiratory distress syndrome, at a time when lithium levels had fallen below 2 mmol/litre. We recommend early respiratory support in the treatment of severe lithium intoxication.
