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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a medical procedure used for treating certain mental health conditions.
  • Trismus, or lockjaw, is a condition characterized by difficulty opening the mouth.

Observation:

  • A 72-year-old woman experienced recurrent, brief episodes of trismus during 6 out of 18 electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) sessions.
  • The trismus episodes occurred postictally and lasted several minutes.

Findings:

  • No clear correlation was found between trismus development and specific medications used during ECT.
  • The patient reported no adverse outcomes or discomfort associated with the trismus episodes.

Implications:

  • While not causing harm in this case, postictal trismus during ECT represents a potential risk.
  • Awareness and monitoring for trismus are important for patient safety during ECT procedures.