ECT Flashcards
1
Q
What are the indications for ECT?
A
treatment resistant severe depression
an episode of moderate depression known to respond to ECT in the past
life-threatening catatonia
manic episodes
2
Q
What should be done to medications prior to and during an ECT course?
A
Reduce to the minimum dose (and maintain)
Dose can be increased again nearing the end of the ECT course
3
Q
What is the absolute contraindication to ECT?
A
Raised intracranial pressure
4
Q
What are the short-term side effects of ECT?
A
cardiac arrhythmias
headache
nausea
memory impairment
