Generalised Non-Convulsive Status Epilepticus (NCSE) following Electro- Convulsive Therapy

Lloyd Reeve-Johnson, Alston

Abstract

Electroconvulsive therapy is an effective treatment for severe depression. Non-convulsive status epilepticus is a serious, uncommon yet probably under-reported side-effect. This paper considers risk factors that have occurred in other cases and proposes alcohol withdrawal as an additional risk factor for consideration when selecting suitable patients.

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