Continuous renal replacement therapy for lithium toxicity: A worthy treatment to avoid intradialytic hypotension and vasopressors

Key Clinical MessageWhile intermittent hemodialysis (HD) is the most efficient method of removing lithium in patients with lithium toxicity, continuous renal replacement therapy is an acceptable alternative in the setting of intradialytic hypotension. This form of dialysis can reduce the need for vasopressors during HD, which increases mortality.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - April 23, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Pooya Zardoost, Zachary Buckman, Joseph Weaver, Sidney Elston, Alex Prouty, Ryan Stuart, Henry L. Wehrum Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research