Effect of the Addition of Ketamine to Sevoflurane Anesthesia on Seizure Duration in Electroconvulsive Therapy
JOURNAL OF ECT, vol.31, no.3, pp.182-185, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 31 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2015
- Doi Number: 10.1097/yct.0000000000000225
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ECT
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.182-185
- Inonu University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objectives We evaluated the effects of a subanesthetic dose of ketamine, which was administered as an adjunct to sevoflurane, on duration of seizure activity, hemodynamic profile, and recovery times during electroconvulsive therapy in patients with major depression.