Supportive therapy is the mainstay of treatment of lithium toxicity.
Airway protection is crucial due to emesis and risk of aspiration.
Seizures can be controlled with benzodiazepines, phenobarbital, or propofol.
gastric lavage- only if recently swallowed a large amount of lithium.
Whole-bowel irrigation with polyethylene glycol lavage can be effective in preventing absorption from extended-release lithium.
Blood tests to measure lithium levels, Peak levels occur 2-4 hours postingestion.
Fluids through a vein (by IV), Correct hypokalemia & hemodialysis.