What are 2 indications for use of ECT? Name 2 common types of ECT treatment? Can ECT be used while the patient is taking medications?
This week we are going to Explore Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT) in more detail. We will also explore the CNO practice standard on Therapeutic Nurse-Client Relationships. As well, there is this week’s case study.
Please view the ECT video presentation and view the video at www.canects.org/patients.php (actual recording of an ECT treatment) then complete the following questions.
1.What are 2 indications for use of ECT?
2.Name 2 common types of ECT treatment?
3.Can ECT be used while the patient is taking medications? Eg. antidepressants
4.What is anterograde amnesia?
5.From the case study in the ECT presentation, what indication are present in Eve’s situation that suggest the need for ECT?
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