2 results
Lithium Therapy for Bipolar Disorder 
Toxicity Levels: 
 - Mild (1-1.5 mEq/L) 
 - Moderate (1.6-2.5
is a medication ... If levels are high ... patients are at risk ... BPD #Toxicity #Pharmacology ... #Psychiatry
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... Insulin dependent ... ASA class If high ... ACEi/ARBs - Hold ... Diabetes regimen