Neuromodulation

The Department offers Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (r-TMS) and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) services. These are non-invasive neuromodulatory treatments. They can be used as stand-alone or adjunctive treatments. These interventions are safe, free from significant side-effects and do not require any special patient preparation. They can be useful in several conditions including depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, certain pain conditions, and in addictions.

Service Guidelines

There will be a designated JR, and consultant I/C for rTMS services. The SR in room 205 of the OPD will be responsible for day-to-day guidance and optimum utilization of the services of the JR
Cases for rTMS will be referred to rTMS service from Department of Psychiatry as well as other Departments in the hospital
Tuesday is designated as the day on which patient referred for rTMS will be evaluated and treatment protocols decided and set up in the rTMS chamber
rTMS consent will be taken from the patient/patient‖s relative and to be signed by the consultant I/C of the service of the case
Proper administration of rTMS to be ensured by the JR and supervised by SR and consultant I/C whenever necessary
Regular evaluation of the patient with rTMS in terms of benefits and side effects will be done as per the proforma and rating scales
Proper functioning and maintenance of rTMS machine and other equipment to be ensured by JR posted in rTMS
Proper documentation of the rTMS session in the patient files, OPD card, rTMS Register and SPSS files to be done by JR posted in rTMS
In case a patient develops complication during rTMS, JR must inform the SR I/C immediately and seek supervision form the consultant I/C of the case