ECT-induced status epilepticus and further ECT: a case report



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Am J Psychiatry 1981; 138:1237-1238
Copyright © 1981 by American Psychiatric Association

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ECT-induced status epilepticus and further ECT: a case report

RD Weiner

The author describes an occurrence of ECT-induced status epilepticus in a patient who was psychotically depressed and unresponsive to tricyclic and neuroleptic medication. After an extensive evaluation and further unsuccessful use of treatment alternatives the patient then received a course of specially modified ECT; he had no further sequelae and had a good clinical response.

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