Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Programmed Text

History of ECT. Indications for use. Adverse effects. Patient referral and evaluation. Anesthetics and other medications used during ECT. The electrical stimulus: basics. The electrical stimulus: application. Seizure monitoring: the ictal motor response. Seizure monitoring: the ictal EEG response. Seizure monitoring: the cardiovascular response. Managing the ECT seizure and treatment course. ECT: a step by step outline to ECT. Appendix A: Review questions. Appendix B: Answers to questions. Appendix C: ECT device manufacturers in the United States. Appendix D: Continuing education activities. Appendix E: Educational materials for health care providers. Appendix F: Educational materials for patients and families. Appendix G: Patient information sheet and informed consent. Bibliography. Index.