Delayed Onset and Prolonged ECT-Related Delirium. (3rd September 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hassamal, Sameer; Pandurangi, Ananda; Venkatachalam, Vasu; Levenson, James
• Other Names: Jönsson E. Academic Editor.; Lançon C. Academic Editor.; Matsuzawa D. Academic Editor.; Saiz-Ruiz J. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in psychiatry. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-09-03
• Subjects: Psychiatry -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Mental Disorders; Psychiatry; Psychiatry; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.89
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/840425
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-682X

Abstract

Abstract : Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is effective in the treatment of depression. Delayed post-ECT delirium is rare but can occur in a small subset of patients with risk factors and in most cases resolves with the use of psychotropic medications. We report a unique presentation of a patient who developed a delayed post-ECT delirium with fecal incontinence that commenced 24 hours after the administration of ECT. The condition resolved spontaneously after 48 hours without the use of psychotropic medications.