2 - PSY - ECT Flashcards
1
Q
indications for ECT
A
Tx res depression
life threatening severe depression
catatonia
Tx res mania
2
Q
absolute contraindications to ECT
A
Cochlear implant
raised icp
3
Q
Relative contraindications
A
Raised ICP Intracranial aneurysm Hx of cerebral haemorrhage Recent MI Aortic aneurysm Uncontrolled arrhythmias cardiac failure chest infection deep vein thrombosis
4
Q
Common SE of ECT
A
headache
confusion
impaired cog function
temporary retrograde and anterograde amnesia
5
Q
Two options for electrode placement - differences between and most common
A
bilateral - most common - prob more effective but more cog SE
unilateral - prob less effective but less cog SE
6
Q
What is used to determine whether an effective seizure was achieved?
A
EEG
