Why the study?
Does etomidate compared to propofol increase seizure duration in patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy?
Does etomidate compared to propofol increase seizure duration in patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy?
Etomidate provides longer seizure duration compared to propofol during electroconvulsive therapy, making it a useful alternative for patients with inadequate seizure duration.
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May favor etomidate over propofol for ECT when longer seizures are needed; confirms RCT benefit in inadequate-duration cases.
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