Background Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis most commonly presents with psychiatric
symptoms such as behavioural disturbance, catatonia and psychosis. Although the primary …

The complicated history of modified electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) started back before
anesthesia was incorporated when unmodified electroconvulsive therapy was not …

Background Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective therapy for psychiatric disorders,
but is associated with acute hyperdynamic responses including transient hypertension and …

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a well-established treatment for various psychiatric
disorders, necessitating the administration of anesthesia to ensure patient safety and …

Objective This randomized controlled pilot study examines the differences in response to
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) as defined by an improvement of depressive symptoms …

Methods: 40 patients aged 18-60 years were scheduled for ECT for treatment of depression.
Dexmedetomidine (0.5 μg/kg) diluted to a volume of 10 ml with 0.9% saline or 10 ml 0.9 …

Aim and Objectives: This study was undertaken to compare the effects of intravenous (IV)
sodium thiopentone, propofol, and etomidate, used as IV anesthetic agents in modified ECT …

Objective: To review the literature on the definition of aerosol-generating procedures
(AGPs), identify high-risk AGPs, guidelines to use personal protective equipment (PPE) and …

Background Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) has been suggested as a
treatment method for depression. Methods A systematic review to systematically evaluate …

Aims: The aim of this study was to compare two doses of dexmedetomidine, esmolol, and
lignocaine with respect to hemodynamics, seizure duration, emergence agitation (EA), and …