| Clinical approach to agitation after electroconvulsive therapy: a case report and literature review. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12468998 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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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. |
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Authors:
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John G Augoustides; Eric Greenblatt; Muhammad A Abbas; John P O'Reardon; Catherine J Datto |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The journal of ECT Volume: 18 ISSN: 1095-0680 ISO Abbreviation: J ECT Publication Date: 2002 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-12-06 Completed Date: 2003-05-22 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9808943 Medline TA: J ECT Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 213-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anesthesia, University of Pennsylvania, PA 19104-4283, USA. yiandoc@hotmail.com |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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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 |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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2078-54-8/Propofol; 59467-70-8/Midazolam |
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