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Status epilepticus after electroconvulsive therapy.

A I Scott1, W Riddle

  • 1University Department of Psychiatry, Royal Edinburgh Hospital.

The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
|July 1, 1989
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Status epilepticus, a rare complication of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), can occur without motor symptoms. Early diagnosis via EEG monitoring is crucial, as its incidence after ECT may be underestimated.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neurophysiology

Background:

  • Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a medical treatment most often used for patients with severe major depression or bipolar disorder that has not responded to other treatments.
  • Status epilepticus (SE) is a rare but serious complication associated with ECT.
  • Non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) presents a diagnostic challenge due to the absence of overt motor manifestations.

Observation:

  • A case of prolonged non-convulsive status epilepticus following ECT is presented.
  • The patient experienced a seizure that required pharmacological intervention with intravenous diazepam for termination.
  • Diagnosis was established solely through simultaneous electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring, highlighting the importance of continuous neurophysiological assessment.

Findings:

  • Status epilepticus following ECT can manifest without motor seizures, presenting as non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE).

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  • EEG monitoring is essential for diagnosing NCSE in the context of ECT.
  • The incidence of SE after ECT might be higher than currently recognized due to potential underdiagnosis of non-convulsive forms.

    • Implications:

    • Clinical vigilance and routine EEG monitoring during and after ECT may be warranted, especially in cases with prolonged post-ictal confusion or subtle neurological changes.
    • This case underscores the need to consider NCSE in the differential diagnosis of altered mental status post-ECT.
    • Further research into the incidence and risk factors of NCSE after ECT is recommended to refine patient safety protocols.