ECT Flashcards

1
Q

Which drugs are administered before ECT?

A

Propofol and suxamethonium

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2
Q

How should you decide to do unilateral or bilateral ECT and what are the advantages?

A

Bilateral is more effective but unilateral has less cognitive side-effects

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3
Q

How many treatments of patients usually respond to?

A

A course of 4-8 ECT treatments.

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4
Q

Over what course are treatments usually delivered?

A

2-4 weeks.

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5
Q

What should be carried out before ECT?

A

FBC, U&Es, nil by moth from night before, ECG

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6
Q

What type of memory loss is associated with ECT?

A

Temporary anterograde memory impairment.

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