Nonconvulsive status epilepticus after electroconvulsive therapy

被引:37
作者
Povlsen, UJ
Wildschiodtz, G
Hogenhaven, H
Bolwig, TG
机构
[1] Copenhagen Univ Hosp, Rigshosp, Dept Psychiat, Neurosci Ctr 6234, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
[2] Copenhagen Univ Hosp, Rigshosp, Neurosci Ctr, Dept Clin Neurophysiol & Neurol, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
关键词
nonconvulsive status epilepticus; electroconvulsive therapy; anticonvulsant therapy; electroencephalography;
D O I
10.1097/00124509-200309000-00009
中图分类号
B84 [心理学]; C [社会科学总论]; Q98 [人类学];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ; 030303 ; 04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
We describe three cases of nonconvulsive status epilepticus induced by electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Nonconvulsive status epilepticus is an important differential diagnosis in patients who develop prolonged confusion after ECT. The present cases exemplify the difficulty in defining the diagnosis on the basis of the clinical manifestations. The application of electroencephalography is recommended in monitoring patients with prolonged confusion following ECT. Concurrent drug therapy and ECT is discussed.
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页码:164 / 169
页数:6
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