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Why would a Dr. prescribe Eloctroconvulsive Therapy?
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One of the most effective treatments for severe depression.
Also used to treat disorders such as mania and schizophrenia when other treatments have failed. |
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What are the three medications given to prepare a patient for ECT?
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Atropine to dry secretions
An anesthetic for sedation A muscle relaxant |
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What are the SE of ECT?
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Confusion
disorientation short term memory loss |
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What are the nursing responsibilities in preparation for an ECT procedure?
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inform patient abut potential temporary memory loss and confussion; Keep NPO after midnight for early morning procedure (6-8 hrs); Have pt. void; remove dentures, glasses, hairpins, hearing aids, contact lenses, jewelry; get signed concent; explain to pt a bite block will be inserted; insert IV and provide O2 by nasal cannula.
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What are the nursing responsibilities after an ECT procedure?
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Take vital signs frequently; observe reaction of patient and stay with them for at least 12 hrs.; orient patient; assit them to get up; advise family to provide assistance and report problems.
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Describe what ECT is?
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The brief passage of an electrical current through the brain, producing a generalized seizure.
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What are the expected outcomes of an ECT procedure?
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Preparation for the ECT goes as planned.
Pt. has normal vital signs after the procedure Patient shows few or no ill effect of ECT. |
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Describe how the ECT is preformed/conducted.
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Medications are used to relax pt.
Electrodes applied to head which deliver an electrical current to the brain causing seizure. Procedure is repeated 2-3 times per week for an aprox. total of 6-12 treatments |
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Describe some of the complications involved with ECT.
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Headache
Nausea Muscle pain Memory loss (some pts) |
