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Lithium (anaesthesia management)

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Lithium should be stopped two days before major surgery. It is safe to continue with lithium for minor surgery. It interacts with neuromuscular blocking drugs to prolong paralysis. It can derange the urea and electrolyte values postoperatively and cause cardiac arrhythmias.


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