A patient on oral lithium therapy posted for surgery what is the recommendation.: (A) Continue till the day of Sx, (B) Stop 24 - 48 hours prior To Sx, (C) Stop 48-72 hours prior to Sx, (D) Stop 1 week prior to Sx
Answer is B. Lithium is stopped 24- 48 hour prior to surgery. Lithium potentiates neuromuscular blockers thus stopped prior to surgery