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Use of Sodium Bicarbonate in treatment of lithum toxicity

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In [patients with mild to moderate lithium toxicity who are symptomatic thus requiring treatment] is [volume resuscitation with normal saline and sodium bicarbonate or just normal saline alone] better [in improving outcome by enhancing renal elimination of the toxin as well as increasing the alkalinity of urine thus further promoting lithium excretion]