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Pupillary Response as Assessment of Effective Seizure Induction by Electroconvulsive Therapy
Published on: April 11, 2019
Electroconvulsive therapy after eye surgery
Pascal A Sienaert1, Carolien Vanholst
1Department of Mood Disorders, University Psychiatric Center-Catholic University Leuven, Kortenberg, Belgium. pascal.sienaert@uc-kortenberg.be
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is safe after cataract surgery. Intraocular pressure (IOP) temporarily increases during ECT but poses no complications for patients who have recently undergone eye surgery.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is known to elevate intraocular pressure (IOP).
- Limited data exist on ECT safety post-eye surgery.
- The impact of modern anesthetic agents on IOP during ECT is not well-documented.
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