Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) Flashcards
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Interventions
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NPO after midnight.
Have patient void before ECT.
Give atropine 30 minutes before to decrease secretions.
Observe for sudden improvement and indications of suicidal threats.
Interventions
NPO after midnight.
Have patient void before ECT.
Give atropine 30 minutes before to decrease secretions.
Observe for sudden improvement and indications of suicidal threats.