Successful Recovery of a Catatonic Patient with Severe Pneumonia and Respiratory Failure: Modified Electroconvulsive Therapy Following Tracheotomy

In this report, we present a case of catatonia complicated by severe pneumonia and respiratory failure, successfully managed with modified electroconvulsive therapy alongside tracheotomy. We hope this case provides valuable insights for psychiatrists encountering similar scenarios, facilitating the development of rational therapeutic strategies for prompt improvement of patient condition.PMID:38622014 | DOI:10.62641/aep.v52i2.1528
Source: Actas Espanolas de Psiquiatria - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research