Pretreatment with dexmedetomidine was able to reduce the propofol injection pain in ECT without interfering with the seizure duration and causing adverse effects such as bradycardia and hypotension. In addition, close monitoring of hemodynamic variables and preparation of a treatment plan and drugs for bradycardia are essential.
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