Seizure or shiver?: Artifact in the electroconvulsive therapy electroencephalogram

We present an image of unusual muscle artifact from post-anesthetic shivering on the EEG tracing in a patient receiving ECT. We discuss the importance of recognizing artifact in the EEG tracing during ECT.

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Published inThe journal of ECT Vol. 31; no. 2; p. 79
Main Authors Schwartz, Elizabeth K C, Kellner, Charles H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.2015
Subjects
Bipolar Disorder - therapy
Electroconvulsive Therapy - methods
Electroencephalography - methods
Facial Muscles
Humans
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Summary:We present an image of unusual muscle artifact from post-anesthetic shivering on the EEG tracing in a patient receiving ECT. We discuss the importance of recognizing artifact in the EEG tracing during ECT.
ISSN:1533-4112
DOI:10.1097/YCT.0000000000000186