Postictal agitation after electroconvulsive therapy: incidence, severity, and propofol as a treatment option.

Objectives: Postictal agitation (PIA) after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a major medical problem. This observational study investigated the incidence and severity of PIA and evaluated propofol as a treatment option in a patient population.

Methods: The study included 14 patients that underwent a series of ECTs performed either with or without an approximately 0.