Abstract:ABSTRACT:The aim of the study was to compare the seizure duration, haemodynamic changes and recovery characteristics following modified electro convulsive therapy (ECT) between propofol and thiopentone, used as anaesthetic agents. Forty patients who presented for a minimum of two ECT treatments consecutively were studied. Patients were randomly allocated to receive either 1 % propofol or 2.5 % thiopentone for their first treatment and the other drug was administered on the second occasion. All patients were pr… Show more
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