Does Lidocaine Shorten Seizure Duration in Electroconvulsive Therapy?

Conclusions We provide additional evidence highlighting the importance of
caution regarding lidocaine dosing due to the effect on seizure length in the
ECT setting. It is advisable for clinicians to exercise caution when
administering lidocaine regarding its dosing and seizure length in ECT settings.
Future investigation is needed to assess causal relationships by studying
certain vulnerable groups or employing other charge calculation techniques, such
as the titration method. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Pharmacopsychiatry - August 29, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: L ópez-Ilundain, Jose Prados, Alejandro Ballesteros Enriquez, Ángela S. Rosero Enguita-Germ án, Mónica Rosquil, Estefania Uriarte Gil, Jose L ópez F ábrega, Ana Marmol Martinez de Zabarte Moraza, Estitxu Maughan, Alex R. Yoldi-Murillo, Javier Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research