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Validation of a nomogram used to predict lithium concentration in overdose

Khin Sama Monash Clinical Toxicology Unit, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia;b Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia;c Emergency Department, Dandenong Hospital, Monash Health, Melbourne, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Anselm Wongb Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia;d Department of Critical Care, Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6817-7289
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Andis Graudinsa Monash Clinical Toxicology Unit, Monash Health, Melbourne, Australia;b Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
Pages 843-850 | Received 21 Oct 2021, Accepted 01 Mar 2022, Published online: 15 Mar 2022

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