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Anesthetic care for electroconvulsive therapy during pregnancy -A case report-
Hong-Seuk Yang1, Hye-Jeong Seo, Yoon Kyung Lee
1Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea.
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
|April 15, 2011
Summary
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) offers a safe and effective treatment option for pregnant individuals with psychotic disorders unresponsive to medication. This case study highlights its use in a patient during the third trimester of pregnancy.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Psychotic disorders often require treatment when medication is ineffective.
- Many psychotropic medications pose risks of teratogenic effects on fetal development.
- Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is considered a relatively safe alternative during pregnancy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of ECT during pregnancy.
- To present a case of ECT administration in a pregnant patient during the third trimester.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 33-year-old primigravida patient.
- Administration of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) during the third trimester of pregnancy.
Main Results:
- Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was administered to a patient in her third trimester.
- The treatment was considered relatively safe and effective in this obstetric case.
Conclusions:
- Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a viable treatment for psychotic disorders during pregnancy.
- ECT provides an alternative when psychotropic medications are contraindicated due to teratogenic risks.
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