ECT Flashcards

1
Q

Rapidly acts. Low cardiac toxicity. Longer seizure duration

A

Methohexital

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2
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Possible adrenal insufficiency

A

Etomidate

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3
Q

Used when maximum stimulus is applied w/o adequate seizure response. More cardiotoxic. Small risk of emergence psychosis

A

Ketamine

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4
Q

Diminishes risk of aspiration from secretions

A

Anticholinergics

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5
Q

Crosses BBB and increases risk of delirium

A

Atropine

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6
Q

Improves outcomes and decreases cognitive side effects

A

Caffeine

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7
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Not used for anxiety d/o, personality d/o, and dysthymia

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ECT

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