The definition of prolonged seizures following ECT is:: (A) >90 seconds, (B) >150 seconds, (C) >120 seconds, (D) >180 seconds
Answer is D. Prolonged seizures - seizures lasting more than 180 seconds * Prolonged seizures can be terminated either with additional doses of the barbiturate anesthetic agent or with IV diazepam * Methohexital can also be used to abo prolonged seizures in ECT or to limit postictal agitation. Extra edge: Tardive Seizures Additional seizures appearing some time after the ECT treatment This may occur in patients with preexisting seizure disorders