ECT Flashcards
1
Q
Rapidly acts. Low cardiac toxicity. Longer seizure duration
A
Methohexital
2
Q
Possible adrenal insufficiency
A
Etomidate
3
Q
Used when maximum stimulus is applied w/o adequate seizure response. More cardiotoxic. Small risk of emergence psychosis
A
Ketamine
4
Q
Diminishes risk of aspiration from secretions
A
Anticholinergics
5
Q
Crosses BBB and increases risk of delirium
A
Atropine
6
Q
Improves outcomes and decreases cognitive side effects
A
Caffeine
7
Q
Not used for anxiety d/o, personality d/o, and dysthymia
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