signs of lithium toxicity

Early signs of lithium toxicity

Early signs of lithium toxicity include: gastrointestinal distress polyuria muscle weakness slurred speech

Hypertonic fluid dehydration

Hypertonic fluid dehydration results from inadequate fluid intake

Hypotonic overhydration

Hypotonic overhydration or water intoxication occurs when more fluids are gained than solutes, plain water enemas, hypotonic fluid administration, poor infant formulas, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone

Isotonic dehydration

Isotonic dehydration results when blood or fluids are lost in equal proportion to electrolytes and proteins Isotonic dehydration is seen with hemorrhage, gastrointestinal losses, diaphoresis, burns, third spacing, and with diuretics that cause fluid and electrolyte losses proportionately

Isotonic overhydration

Isotonic overhydration occurs when excess amounts of fluids and solutes of equal proportions are retained or administered This is seen with renal failure, heart failure with stasis and venous congestion, isotonic IV administrations, high corticosteroid levels with sodium and water retention, and high aldosterone levels

Late signs of lithium toxicity

Late signs of lithium toxicity include: mental confusion poor coordination coarse tremors

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