Anesthesia Management for Electroconvulsive Therapy

Shigeru Saito, Department of Anesthesiology, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine

“This book examines the unique pathological, pharmacological, and physiological considerations in patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy for psychiatric illnesses. … The intended audience is anesthesiologists with little experience in providing care to patients receiving ECT, as well as other clinicians involved in the care of these patients (psychiatrists and others) who would benefit from a better understanding of the periprocedural risks and interventions associated with this treatment.” (David B. Glick, Doody's Book Reviews, August, 2016)

• 1. Pre-Procedural Assessments and Considerations.- 2. Comprehensive Monitoring During Procedures under Reasonable Anesthetic Control.- 3. Selection of Anesthetics and Muscle Relaxants for Electroconvulsive Therapy.- 4. Airway and Respiratory Management during Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).- 5. Circulatory Management, Especially Blood Pressure and Heart Rate.- 6. Post-Procedural Assessments and Considerations.- 7. Complication of Electroconvulsive Therapy.