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Generalized nonconvulsive status epilepticus after electroconvulsive therapy

R Grogan1, D R Wagner, T Sullivan

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, Westchester Division, White Plains 10605, USA.

Convulsive Therapy
|March 1, 1995
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Status epilepticus is a rare electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) complication. This case highlights a prolonged 3.5-day nonconvulsive generalized status epilepticus (NGS) after ECT, requiring EEG confirmation.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a recognized psychiatric treatment.
  • Status epilepticus is a rare but serious complication of ECT.

Observation:

  • A patient developed nonconvulsive generalized status epilepticus (NGS) following ECT.
  • The condition persisted for 3.5 days.
  • Clinical presentation included regressed psychotic behavior, fluctuating mutism, unresponsiveness, and subtle unilateral motor signs.

Findings:

  • ECT can induce prolonged nonconvulsive generalized status epilepticus (NGS).
  • Electroencephalographic (EEG) confirmation is essential for diagnosing NGS.
  • Clinical manifestations of NGS can be subtle and varied.

Implications:

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  • Awareness of NGS as a potential ECT complication is crucial for clinicians.
  • Prompt EEG monitoring is recommended in patients with altered mental status post-ECT.
  • Understanding NGS presentation aids in timely diagnosis and management.