Prevalence and Predictors of Postictal Confusion After Electroconvulsive Therapy.

Pichai Ittasakul Phathamon Jarernrat Phern-Chern Tor

Published in: Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment (2021)

PIC was not uncommon in patients receiving ECT. BMI was an independent predictor of PIC. Psychiatrists should be aware of the risks of PIC in patients with high BMI receiving ECT.

Keyphrases

body mass index
weight gain
risk factors
risk assessment
weight loss