A Narrative Overview of Current Anesthetic Drugs in Electroconvulsive Therapy

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a definitive treatment for patients with psychiatric disorders that are severe, acute, or refractory to pharmacologic therapy. Providing anesthesia for ECT is challenging, as the effect of drugs on hemodynamics, seizure duration, comfort, and recovery must be consi...

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Main Authors: Kevin Lee, Kimberly D. Jenkins, Tanaya Sparkle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
ECT
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/9/981