ECT Flashcards

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Contraindications of ECT

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Cochlear implant- absolute
Increased ICP
Intra cranial aneurysm 
History of cerebral haemorrhage 
Recent MI 
AAA
Uncontrolled arrhythmias 
Cardiac failure
Acute resp infection 
DVT
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ECT side effects

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Headache
Confusion
Impaired cognitive function
Temporary retrograde amnesia

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Indications of ECT

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Severe depression 
Treatment resistant depression 
Life threatening depression 
Treatment resistant mania
Catatonia
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