Key result
General anesthesia was successfully managed during electroconvulsive therapy in a single patient with depression.
Why the study?
Some patients with depression require electroconvulsive therapy performed under general anesthesia, necessitating rapid unconsciousness, minimal seizure interference, muscle relaxation, prevention of hyperdynamic responses, and proper recovery.
Case Report (n=1)
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This case report describes the anesthetic management for a patient undergoing electroconvulsive therapy.
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Adds to limited ECT anesthesia literature; hypothesis-generating for centers considering similar protocols.
Jo et al. (2020) conducted a case report in Depression (n=1). General anesthesia was evaluated. General anesthesia was successfully managed during electroconvulsive therapy in a single patient with depression.
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