Use of ECT in a patient with a Harrington rod implant

A 50-year-old depressed patient with prior Harrington rod implantation and spinal disease was treated with 6 electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatments, despite conflicting orthopedic recommendations. Complete muscle relaxation was achieved with succinylcholine 2.1-2.2 mg/kg without complication dur...

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Published inConvulsive therapy Vol. 11; no. 4; p. 266
Main Authors Hanretta, A T, Malek-Ahmadi, P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1995
Subjects
Depressive Disorder - complications
Depressive Disorder - therapy
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Female
Humans
Internal Fixators
Middle Aged
Spinal Diseases - complications
Spinal Diseases - therapy
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Summary:A 50-year-old depressed patient with prior Harrington rod implantation and spinal disease was treated with 6 electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatments, despite conflicting orthopedic recommendations. Complete muscle relaxation was achieved with succinylcholine 2.1-2.2 mg/kg without complication during or after ECT. Concerns and recommendations regarding the use of ECT in patients with Harrington rods are discussed.
ISSN:0749-8055