Postictal Agitation

Risks & contraindications

Evidence quality

Other

Highlighted claims

• Postictal agitation is an adverse effect that occurs shortly after electroconvulsive therapy. — Effect of peri-interventional music on postictal agitation in electroconvulsive therapy patients (MUSE): protocol for an open-label multicentre randomised controlled trial in the Netherlands
• Postictal agitation can involve anxiety, disorientation, impaired consciousness, motor agitation, and violent behaviour. — Effect of peri-interventional music on postictal agitation in electroconvulsive therapy patients (MUSE): protocol for an open-label multicentre randomised controlled trial in the Netherlands
• Postictal agitation is clinically dangerous because patients may harm themselves or others. — Effect of peri-interventional music on postictal agitation in electroconvulsive therapy patients (MUSE): protocol for an open-label multicentre randomised controlled trial in the Netherlands
• Reported incidence of postictal agitation varies widely because terminology is inconsistent across studies. — Effect of peri-interventional music on postictal agitation in electroconvulsive therapy patients (MUSE): protocol for an open-label multicentre randomised controlled trial in the Netherlands
• Patients who have previously experienced postictal agitation have an estimated 43% recurrence risk. — Effect of peri-interventional music on postictal agitation in electroconvulsive therapy patients (MUSE): protocol for an open-label multicentre randomised controlled trial in the Netherlands
• The neurophysiological mechanisms underlying postictal agitation are not fully understood. — Effect of peri-interventional music on postictal agitation in electroconvulsive therapy patients (MUSE): protocol for an open-label multicentre randomised controlled trial in the Netherlands