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The time limit for ECT to be administered to a patient is

The time limit for ECT to be administered to a patient is Correct Answer 0.1-1 second 

Explanation-

Electroconvulsive Therapy

  • Electroconvulsive therapy uses an electric current to create a generalized cerebral seizure.​​

Additional Information

Indications

  • Severe depression​
  • Schizophrenia
  • Schizoaffective disorder
  • Catatonia
  • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  • Bipolar disorders

​Technique

  • Complete history and physical examination are done.
  • NPO for 6 hours.
  • Vital signs, including blood oxygen saturation, ECG, and EEG activity are recorded continuously.
  • EMG is recorded to analyze motor function on the right leg.
  • The ECT stimulus is either a brief pulse (0.5 to 2.0 milliseconds) or ultra-brief pulse (less than 0.5 milliseconds) waveform. 
  • The time duration is usually 0.1-1 seconds.
  • ECT seizures last from 15 to 70 seconds.

​Types

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