• Der Anaesthesist · Mar 2007

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    [Anaesthesiological aspects of electroconvulsive therapy].

    • U Grundmann and M Oest.
    • Klinik für Anaesthesiologie, Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, 66421, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland. aiugru@uniklinikum-saarland.de
    • Anaesthesist. 2007 Mar 1; 56 (3): 202-4, 206-11.

    AbstractElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is used in the therapy of severe psychiatric disorders. The treatment, in which a generalized epileptic seizure is provoked by electrical stimulation of the brain, is performed under anaesthesia and muscle relaxation. Considering careful previous clinical examination and anaesthesiological and internal contraindications, ECT is a safe form of treatment. The following review is intended to familiarize with ECT and to provide advice for the anaesthesiological management.

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