Posted by Cam W. on March 17, 2000, at 20:10:49
In reply to Cam - Anesthestia for Ect, posted by Chris A. on March 17, 2000, at 15:19:35
Chris - Most docs stop drugs before ECT because many of them interfere with the induction of the seizures. The anesthesiologist may not want to use curare as it is a finicky drug to dose. This area of medicine is not my specialty and I am just guessing on this point. Ask your docs why they do not want to use curare, I'm sure if you are persistent they will give you the real answer. Sometimes it is best to allow a doc to use the drugs that he is familiar with. This way any complications can be dealt with without any delay. Hope this helps a little. - Cam W.
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