Can the laryngeal mask play a role in electroconvulsive treatment? A pilot study

Conclusions These results prompt us to propose ventilation with laryngeal mask as an alternative to decrease energy applied without lowering seizure times. This is a preliminary study with a small sample, which opens new lines of research. Larger samples and other measurements of seizure adequacy are needed in future studies, in order to study possible improvements in ventilation and minimising adverse effects of ECT, especially in patients with medical co-morbidities.
Source: Revista de Psiquiatria y Salud Mental - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research