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https://ir.swu.ac.th/jspui/handle/123456789/15291| Title: | Seizure threshold in ECT : I. Initial seizure threshold |
| Authors: | Chanpattana W. Kitaroonchai W. Techakasem P. Somchai Chakrabhand M.L. Choovanichvong S. Yatapootanon W. |
| Keywords: | adult aged analysis of variance article clinical trial differential threshold electroconvulsive therapy electrostimulation female human male mental disease methodology middle aged multivariate analysis regression analysis seizure sensitivity and specificity Adult Aged Analysis of Variance Differential Threshold Electric Stimulation Electroconvulsive Therapy Female Humans Male Mental Disorders Middle Aged Multivariate Analysis Regression Analysis Seizures Sensitivity and Specificity |
| Issue Date: | 2000 |
| Abstract: | Seizure threshold determination is of crucial importance in optimizing electrical stimulus dosage during administering electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). We measured initial seizure threshold by means of Srinakharinwirot University titration schedule in 150 psychotic patients. Initial seizure threshold was approximately 104 millicoulombs on average, but varied widely (12-fold) across patients. Motor seizure duration was inversely related to initial seizure threshold. Seizure threshold could be strongly predicted by age. The results may have important clinical implications for stimulus dosing strategy in ECT. |
| URI: | https://ir.swu.ac.th/jspui/handle/123456789/15291 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0034183461&partnerID=40&md5=2a909e05680849ff329b53407cdcb829 |
| ISSN: | 1252208 |
| Appears in Collections: | Scopus 1983-2021 |
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