Two-handed facemask technique effectively causes hyperventilation in electroconvulsive therapy: an observational study

Two-handed facemask technique effectively causes hyperventilation in electroconvulsive therapy: an observational study

Abstract Background Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) remains the mainstay treatment option for patients with psychiatric diseases, such as severe depression. Although various anesthetic techniques provide adequate therapeutic seizures, hyperventilation is a useful adjunct to augment seizure duration...

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Main Authors: Yoko Shimamoto, Michiyoshi Sanuki, Shigeaki Kurita, Masaya Ueki, Yoshie Kuwahara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
Subjects:
Electroconvulsive therapy
Anesthesia
Hyperventilation
Facemask
Hypocapnia
Blood pressure
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-022-01928-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-022-01928-7

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