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Key Topics in Psychiatric Nursing

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Quick Fact

ECT is a medical procedure using controlled electric currents to treat severe mental disorders.

Complete Coverage

• Definition: Controlled electric currents induce seizures to treat mental disorders.
• Indications: Severe depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia (refractory cases).
• Procedure: Performed under general anesthesia; electrodes on scalp (unilateral/bilateral).
• Mechanism: Alters neurotransmitter levels (e.g., serotonin, dopamine); exact mechanism unclear.
• Settings: 0.5–2.0 seconds pulse, 6–12 sessions over 2–4 weeks.
• Side Effects: Memory loss (retrograde/amnesia), headache, muscle pain, confusion.
• Contraindications: Recent myocardial infarction, increased intracranial pressure, aneurysm.
• Complications: Arrhythmias, aspiration, dental injury, prolonged seizures.
• Pre-Procedure: EEG, ECG, consent, fasting (6–8 hours).
• Medications: Atropine (reduce secretions), succinylcholine (muscle relaxant), propofol (anesthesia).

Psychotherapy

Quick Fact

Psychotherapy uses psychological techniques to treat mental health disorders and improve well-being.

Complete Coverage

• Definition: Psychological methods to address mental disorders via therapeutic interaction.
• Types: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, interpersonal, family therapy.
• CBT: Targets maladaptive thoughts; used for anxiety, depression, OCD.
• Psychodynamic Therapy: Explores unconscious conflicts; suits personality disorders.
• Interpersonal Therapy: Focuses on relationships; effective for depression, grief.
• Indications: Depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, schizophrenia (adjunct).
• Techniques: Cognitive restructuring (CBT), free association (psychodynamic), role-playing.
• Duration: Short-term (CBT, 8–20 sessions) or long-term (psychodynamic, years).
• Side Effects: Emotional distress, temporary symptom worsening, dependency risk.
• Contraindications: Severe psychosis, acute suicidal behavior (requires stabilization).

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