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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Postictal agitation (PIA) is a common complication following electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
  • PIA can significantly alter patient care requirements in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).
  • Understanding the impact of PIA on PACU resources is crucial for operational efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the impact of postictal agitation (PIA) on phase 1 postanesthesia care unit (PACU) resources for patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
  • To analyze the relationship between PIA severity and PACU length of stay (LOS).

Main Methods:

  • Operational analysis conducted at a US Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System.
  • Prospective data collection from 61 unique patients undergoing 334 ECT sessions (August 2019 - April 2020).
  • Assessment of PACU resource utilization, including PACU LOS, PIA onset, severity, and duration.

Main Results:

  • Seventy-nine occurrences of PIA were recorded across 334 ECT encounters.
  • Mean PACU LOS was significantly longer for ECT encounters with PIA (72 ± 32 minutes) compared to those without (59 ± 18 minutes; P < 0.05).
  • Increased PIA severity correlated with longer PACU LOS and increased mean agitation duration.

Conclusions:

  • Postictal agitation (PIA) significantly impacts the phase 1 PACU length of stay (LOS) for patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
  • The level of care required for ECT patients can be rapidly altered and intensified by PIA.
  • Phase 1 PACU staffing models should incorporate the acute and prolonged care demands associated with PIA.