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Electroconvulsive therapy: How modern techniques improve patient outcomes

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  • Leiknes KA, Jarosh-von Schweder L, Høie B. Contemporary use and practice of electroconvulsive therapy worldwide. Brain Behav. 2012;2(3):283-344.
  • Manka MV, Beyer JL, Weiner RD, et al. Clinical manual of electroconvulsive therapy. Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing; 2010.
Drug Brand Names
  • Esmolol • Brevibloc
  • Etomidate • Amidate
  • Glycopyrrolate • Robinul
  • Ketorolac • Toradol
  • Labetalol • Normodyne, Trandate
  • Methohexital • Brevital
  • Nicardipine • Cardene
  • Succinylcholine • Anectine
Disclosures

Dr. Husain receives grant or research support from Brainsway, Cyberonics, MagStim, NARSAD, the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the National Institute on Aging, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, NeoSync, Neuronetics, St. Jude Medical, and the Stanley Foundation.

Drs. Raza, Tirmizi, and Trevino report no relationship with any company whose products are mentioned in this article or with manufacturers of competing products.

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