The Practice of Electroconvulsive Therapy (eBook)

ContributorsChapter 1. IntroductionChapter 2. Indications for the Use of Electroconvulsive TherapyChapter 3. StaffingChapter 4. Location, Equipment, and SuppliesChapter 5. DocumentationChapter 6. Education and TrainingChapter 7. PrivilegingChapter 8. Pre-ECT Evaluation of the PatientChapter 9. Use of ECT in Special PopulationsChapter 10. Consent for Electroconvulsive TherapyChapter 11. Preparation of the Patient for ECTChapter 12. AnesthesiaChapter 13. Use of Medications During the Course of Electroconvulsive TherapyChapter 14. The Electrical Stimulus and Placement of Stimulus ElectrodesChapter 15. Seizure Monitoring during ECTChapter 16. Postictal Recovery PeriodChapter 17. Evaluation of OutcomeChapter 18. Frequency and Number of TreatmentsChapter 19. General Adverse EventsChapter 20. Cognitive Side Effects of ECTChapter 21. Management of Prolonged, Missed, Abortive, or Inadequate SeizuresChapter 22. Lack of Response to the Acute Electroconvulsive Therapy CourseChapter 23. Management of patients following an ECT courseChapter 24. New and Emerging Neuromodulation TechniquesAppendix - Sample consent formsAcronyms and AbbreviationsReferences