Ketamine and electroconvulsive therapy: so happy together?
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DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000000607
Abstract: Purpose of review Anesthetics, such as thiopental, methohexital, propofol and ketamine have been used to induce unconsciousness for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), each with its advantages and disadvantages. Only until recently was it discovered that ketamine… read more here.
Keywords: ect treatment; ketamine electroconvulsive; ketamine; ketamine ect ... See more keywords
Dexmedetomidine Regulates the miR-146a-5p/NF-κB Axis to Alleviate Electroconvulsive Therapy-Induced Cognitive Impairments
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/8371492
Abstract: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a nonpharmacological treatment for depressive episodes and other psychiatric disorders. It is used to control the condition by causing a transient loss of consciousness through electrical stimulation. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) is a… read more here.
Keywords: depression; dex; mir 146a; electroconvulsive therapy ... See more keywords
Maintenance ECT treatment in New Zealand: Local and national data
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DOI: 10.1177/10398562221126589
Abstract: Objectives To retrospectively analyse patients receiving maintenance Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), patterns of ECT treatment administration and impact on hospitalisation before and during treatment, in a single New Zealand District Health Board catchment. We also asked… read more here.
Keywords: maintenance; maintenance ect; new zealand; ect treatment ... See more keywords