Abstract
This study examines the relationship of serum prolactin changes (ΔPRL) to variations in electrode placement after controlling for differences in the convulsive threshold. Previous studies showing greater release of PRL with bilateral (BL) compared with right unilateral (RUL) electrode placement were conducted without knowledge of the convulsive threshold. Twenty-two patients each received threshold RUL, threshold BL, 2.25 times threshold RUL, and 2.25 times threshold BL ECT. Serum PRL was collected 5 min before and 15 min after each electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The convulsive threshold was greater for BL than RUL electrode placement. ΔPRL was greater with BL than RUL ECT at comparable relative stimulus intensities. ΔPRL was not correlated with seizure duration or absolute stimulus dose.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 81-85 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Convulsive Therapy |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - Jun 10 1996 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Electroconvulsive therapy
- Electrode placement
- Prolactin
- Seizure threshold
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health
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Serum prolactin, electrode placement, and the convulsive threshold during ECT. / McCall, William Vaughn; Weiner, Richard D.; Carroll, Bernard J.; Shelp, Frank E.; Ritchie, James C.; Austin, Shirley; Norris, Judy.
In: Convulsive Therapy, Vol. 12, No. 2, 10.06.1996, p. 81-85.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Serum prolactin, electrode placement, and the convulsive threshold during ECT
AU - McCall, William Vaughn
AU - Weiner, Richard D.
AU - Carroll, Bernard J.
AU - Shelp, Frank E.
AU - Ritchie, James C.
AU - Austin, Shirley
AU - Norris, Judy
PY - 1996/6/10
Y1 - 1996/6/10
N2 - This study examines the relationship of serum prolactin changes (ΔPRL) to variations in electrode placement after controlling for differences in the convulsive threshold. Previous studies showing greater release of PRL with bilateral (BL) compared with right unilateral (RUL) electrode placement were conducted without knowledge of the convulsive threshold. Twenty-two patients each received threshold RUL, threshold BL, 2.25 times threshold RUL, and 2.25 times threshold BL ECT. Serum PRL was collected 5 min before and 15 min after each electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The convulsive threshold was greater for BL than RUL electrode placement. ΔPRL was greater with BL than RUL ECT at comparable relative stimulus intensities. ΔPRL was not correlated with seizure duration or absolute stimulus dose.
AB - This study examines the relationship of serum prolactin changes (ΔPRL) to variations in electrode placement after controlling for differences in the convulsive threshold. Previous studies showing greater release of PRL with bilateral (BL) compared with right unilateral (RUL) electrode placement were conducted without knowledge of the convulsive threshold. Twenty-two patients each received threshold RUL, threshold BL, 2.25 times threshold RUL, and 2.25 times threshold BL ECT. Serum PRL was collected 5 min before and 15 min after each electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The convulsive threshold was greater for BL than RUL electrode placement. ΔPRL was greater with BL than RUL ECT at comparable relative stimulus intensities. ΔPRL was not correlated with seizure duration or absolute stimulus dose.
KW - Electroconvulsive therapy
KW - Electrode placement
KW - Prolactin
KW - Seizure threshold
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JO - Journal of ECT
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