A recent study emphasized the need for comprehensive medical and psychiatric assessment of bipolar disorder patients in emergency settings. It notes the limited options for effective long-term treatment, with lithium being a primary choice, and stresses the importance of careful suicidality evaluation and planning due to the high risk and complexity of symptoms in these patients.
Reference: Wolfe C, McCoin N. Bipolar Disorders in the Emergency Department. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2024 Feb;42(1):115-124. doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2023.06.014. Epub 2023 Sep 21. PMID: 37977743.
