The Effects of Remifentanil on Attenuating the Hemodynamic Responses After Electroconvulsive Therapy

Inonu University, Turgut Ozal Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation Malatya

The investigators will be evaluated the effects of a single loading dose of remifentanil (1µg/kg), administered as an adjunct to sevoflurane, on duration of hemodynamic profile, seizure activity, and recovery times during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in patients with major depression

Major depressive patients will enrolled this trial. Mean arterial pressure (MAP) and heart rate (HR) and peripheral oxygen saturation values will be recorded prior to anesthetic induction (T1); following anesthetic induction (T2); and 0, 1, 3, and 10 minute after the seizure have ended (T3, T4, T5, and T6, respectively). The peak heart rate during the seizure will be recorded from the Electrocardiogram.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Major depressive patients

Exclusion Criteria:

• younger than 18 years, pregnant, had a history of myocardial infarction in the previous six months, atrial fibrillation or flutter, heart block, unregulated hypertension, cerebrovascular diseases, known drug allergy.