Abstract
Of 20 patients receiving ECT, those with high anticholinergic drug levels after ECT were at greater risk for developing post-ECT confusional states than were patients with low levels.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Cognition Disorders / etiology*
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Confusion / etiology*
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Depressive Disorder / drug therapy
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Depressive Disorder / therapy
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Electroconvulsive Therapy / adverse effects*
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Parasympatholytics / blood*
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Parasympatholytics / therapeutic use
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Risk