Benefits of Premedication with Dexmedetomidine Before ECT Therapy
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Jessica Naber, RN, PhD; Lori Ballard, RN, MSN
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
ECT therapy is used in mental health patients who have severe depression, treatment-resistant depression, severe mania, catatonia, and agitation/aggression in dementia patients. This therapy is performed when other treatment options have been unsuccessful. There are many benefits to this treatment option, but often patients experience postictal agitation and altered hemodynamic responses. Because of this, more time may need to be devoted to these patients in PACU setting following treatment. This is a safety concern for nurses and patients because of the added stress and may influence the quality of care an ECT patient.
Spring Scholars Week 2019 Event
Senior Nursing Poster Session
Benefits of Premedication with Dexmedetomidine Before ECT Therapy
ECT therapy is used in mental health patients who have severe depression, treatment-resistant depression, severe mania, catatonia, and agitation/aggression in dementia patients. This therapy is performed when other treatment options have been unsuccessful. There are many benefits to this treatment option, but often patients experience postictal agitation and altered hemodynamic responses. Because of this, more time may need to be devoted to these patients in PACU setting following treatment. This is a safety concern for nurses and patients because of the added stress and may influence the quality of care an ECT patient.