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Clinical approach to agitation after electroconvulsive therapy: a case report and literature review.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12468998     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Agitation is a neurologic complication that may occur after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Severe agitation after ECT has been associated with multiple factors, both anesthetic and psychiatric. This case report describes severe postictal agitation after ECT in a patient with bipolar affective disorder. The clinical management of this challenging presentation is discussed, including both the anesthetic and psychiatric approaches.
Authors:
John G Augoustides; Eric Greenblatt; Muhammad A Abbas; John P O'Reardon; Catherine J Datto
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The journal of ECT     Volume:  18     ISSN:  1095-0680     ISO Abbreviation:  J ECT     Publication Date:  2002 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2002-12-06     Completed Date:  2003-05-22     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9808943     Medline TA:  J ECT     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  213-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Anesthesia, University of Pennsylvania, PA 19104-4283, USA. yiandoc@hotmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Anesthesia Recovery Period
Bipolar Disorder / therapy*
Drug Therapy, Combination
Electroconvulsive Therapy / adverse effects*
Humans
Male
Midazolam / administration & dosage*
Middle Aged
Propofol / administration & dosage*
Psychomotor Agitation / drug therapy*,  etiology
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
2078-54-8/Propofol; 59467-70-8/Midazolam

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