Neuromodulation therapy
3 important questions on Neuromodulation therapy
Role of Continuation ECT
In the first 6 months after a successful ECT course
To reduce risk of relapse current episode of illness
Usually 2 weekly then monthly, 3 monthly
2/52à1/12à3/12
Role of Maintenance ECT
To reduce risk of recurrent of new episode
Long term maintenance ECT up to 152 months
have been studied
Found cognitive fxn remained unaffected
MHR 2010 Part IV
Initiation must be from psychiatrist
ECT suite
- light & adequate ventilation
- join & connected to each other
- need to have adequate equipments
Present of oxygen supply , ECG, suction, emergency trolley
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