A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial on the role of preemptive analgesia with acetaminophen [paracetamol] in reducing headache following electroconvulsive therapy [ECT]

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial on the role of preemptive analgesia with acetaminophen [paracetamol] in reducing headache following electroconvulsive therapy [ECT]

Abstract Background Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe and efficient treatment for several severe psychiatric disorders, but its use is limited by side effects. Post-ECT headache is one of the commonest side effects. Preemptive analgesia is effective in post-surgical pain management. The most...

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Main Authors: Amila Isuru, Asiri Rodrigo, Chamara Wijesinghe, Dileepa Ediriweera, Shan Premadasa, Carmel Wijesekara, Lalith Kuruppuarachchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Headache
Electro convulsive therapy
Preventive analgesia
Preemptive analgesia
Acetaminophen
Predictors
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-017-1444-6

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