ECT Flashcards
1
Q
Contraindications of ECT
A
Cochlear implant- absolute Increased ICP Intra cranial aneurysm History of cerebral haemorrhage Recent MI AAA Uncontrolled arrhythmias Cardiac failure Acute resp infection DVT
2
Q
ECT side effects
A
Headache
Confusion
Impaired cognitive function
Temporary retrograde amnesia
3
Q
Indications of ECT
A
Severe depression Treatment resistant depression Life threatening depression Treatment resistant mania Catatonia