Case 17 Flashcards
1
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What is electroconvulsive therapy?
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2
Q
- Do you have enough information to proceed with general anesthesia?
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3
Q
- Are there any relative or absolute contraindications to electroconvulsive therapy?
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4
Q
- How are implanted cardioverter-defibrillators and pacemakers managed for electroconvulsive therapy?
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5
Q
- What are the physiologic effects of electroconvulsive therapy?
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6
Q
- What is an appropriate anesthetic for electroconvulsive therapy? 7.
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7
Q
What concerns exist for the immediate postictal period?
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8
Q
- Describe the events that lead to pulmonary edema after electroconvulsive therapy.
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9
Q
- What causes prolonged paralysis after electroconvulsive therapy?
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