The Lysing of Catatonia With Intravenous Ketamine Prior to Definitive Treatment With Electroconvulsive Therapy.
The Journal of ECT April 15, 2025 Erich J Conrad, Zachary F Stielper, Isabelle V Mermilliod et al.
The presence of catatonia refractory to routine pharmacologic management is often subsequently managed by electroconvulsive therapy. However, legal obstacles that delay the initiation of electroconvulsive therapy in a timely fashion may be present. This may lead to prolonged risks associated with immobility and result in other procedures such as percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube...
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