A Review Electroconvulsive Therapy in Cochlear Implant Patients. Issue 1 (15th March 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Albertsen, Laerke Noergaard; Lauridsen, Jesper Krogh
• Is Part Of: Journal of ECT. Volume 38:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 10
• Page End: 12
• Publication Date: 2022-03-15
• Subjects: electroconvulsive therapy -- cochlear implant -- cochlear implant user; Electroconvulsive therapy -- Periodicals; Shock therapy -- Periodicals; Electroconvulsive Therapy -- Periodicals; Electroconvulsive therapy; Shock therapy; Periodicals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.89122
• DOI: 10.1097/YCT.0000000000000803
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1095-0680

Abstract

Abstract: The use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in cochlear implant (CI) users is debatable. Currently, no consensus statement exists about the safety for the patients and the implants. Here, we present a summary of the existing literature on ECT in CI users, consisting of 4 case reports and a cadaveric study. No harm to the patients or the CIs was reported. Based on our review, we have found no evidence to indicate that ECT in CI users is contraindicated.