ECT

Question 1

What is ECT?

Answer 1

Electroconvulsive Therapy, use of electrical shock delivered to the brain to induce a seizure that treats depression

Question 2

During ECT the client is (awake, under local anesthesia, or under general anesthesia)

Answer 2

Under general anesthesia, with a vent

Question 3

What conditions does ECT treat?

Answer 3

Depression

Question 4

Complications of ECT (3)

Answer 4

Aspiration of emesis
Dislocation of joints
fractures due to convulsion (rare today)

Question 5

What class of meds is given with ECT?

Answer 5

Muscle relaxant - succinylcholine

Question 6

What intellectual ability is impaired after ECT?

Answer 6

Memory

Question 7

How long will a clients memory be impaired after ECT?

Answer 7

2 to 3 weeks

Question 8

Immediately after ECT how with the client act?

Answer 8

Drowsy, dull, apathetic

Question 9

In what position should a client be in immediately after an ECT

Answer 9

On their side to prevent aspiration

Question 10

What pre-op orders will be ordered before ECT?

Answer 10

NPO after midnight
Remove dentures
Client to void before surgery
Side rails up

Question 11

The convulsion (seizure) that the electrical current produces is violent (T/F)

Answer 11

False