ECT Flashcards
1
Q
For what group of patients is ECT indicated?
A
severe depression
- refractory to medication (e.g. catatonia)
- those with psychotic symptoms
2
Q
Absolute contraindication to ECT
A
raised intracranial pressure.
3
Q
Short term side effects of ECT
A
headache
nausea
short term memory impairment
memory loss of events prior to ECT
cardiac arrhythmia
4
Q
Long term side effects of ECT
A
Impaired memory
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