Indications for ECT | AIIMS MCQ for MD MS, Medical PG Coaching and Preparations .. NIME

Indications for ECT are
A. Paranoid schizophrenia
B. Depression with suicidal tendency
C. Catatonic schizophrenia
D. Neurotic depression
E. Depression in involutional stage

Ans. (B) Depression with suicidal tendency ;(C) Catatonic schizophrenia

• First and most important indication of ECT is major severe depression with suicidal tendencies.

• Other indications

- Severe catatonia

- Severe psychosis (Schizophrenia or Mania)
• Indication of ECT in depression (Major)
- Suicidal tendencies

- Poor intake of food and fluids

- With psychotic feature
- With melanocholia

- Unsatisfactory response to drugs
- When speedier recovery needed.