Annales françaises d'anesthèsie et de rèanimation
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Ann Fr Anesth Reanim · Jun 2003
[Aetiologies of lithium overdose: 10-year experience of Marseille poison centre].
Lithium is used for control of bipolar disorders. In order to precise the different circumstances at the origin of poisonings, the authors present the cases of lithium intoxication observed in the Marseille poison centre between January 1991 and December 2000. ⋯ The severity of lithium poisonings depends of the circumstances. Ingestion of high quantities of sustained released tablets is the most dangerous situation. Accidental ingestion, even with children, must be considered as less severe situations.