ECT Flashcards
1
Q
Which drugs are administered before ECT?
A
Propofol and suxamethonium
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
3
Q
How many treatments of patients usually respond to?
A
A course of 4-8 ECT treatments.
4
Q
Over what course are treatments usually delivered?
A
2-4 weeks.
5
Q
What should be carried out before ECT?
A
FBC, U&Es, nil by moth from night before, ECG
6
Q
What type of memory loss is associated with ECT?
A
Temporary anterograde memory impairment.