Abstract
Emergence agitation is a common complication of electroconvulsive therapy. Standard supportive and pharmacological interventions are usually effective management strategies. We report a case of severe agitation after electroconvulsive therapy that was refractory to the usual treatments but was controlled with dexmedetomidine.
MeSH terms
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Adrenergic alpha-Agonists / therapeutic use*
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Aged
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Anesthesia
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Depressive Disorder, Major / complications
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Depressive Disorder, Major / therapy
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Dexmedetomidine / therapeutic use*
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Drug Resistance
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Electroconvulsive Therapy / adverse effects*
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Female
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Humans
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Hypnotics and Sedatives / therapeutic use*
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Psychomotor Agitation / drug therapy*
Substances
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Adrenergic alpha-Agonists
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Hypnotics and Sedatives
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Dexmedetomidine