Electroconvulsive therapy: How modern techniques improve patient outcomes
Current Psychiatry. 2012 October;11(10):24-46
October 1, 2012|Psychiatry
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Refinements have decreased memory loss, other adverse effects while retaining efficacy
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- Leiknes KA, Jarosh-von Schweder L, Høie B. Contemporary use and practice of electroconvulsive therapy worldwide. Brain Behav. 2012;2(3):283-344.
- Manka MV, Beyer JL, Weiner RD, et al. Clinical manual of electroconvulsive therapy. Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing; 2010.
- Esmolol • Brevibloc
- Etomidate • Amidate
- Glycopyrrolate • Robinul
- Ketorolac • Toradol
- Labetalol • Normodyne, Trandate
- Methohexital • Brevital
- Nicardipine • Cardene
- Succinylcholine • Anectine
Dr. Husain receives grant or research support from Brainsway, Cyberonics, MagStim, NARSAD, the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the National Institute on Aging, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, NeoSync, Neuronetics, St. Jude Medical, and the Stanley Foundation.
Drs. Raza, Tirmizi, and Trevino report no relationship with any company whose products are mentioned in this article or with manufacturers of competing products.
