[Narcosis under barbiturates: mutism].

Abstract

The authors review the history and current uses of the amytal interview. This technique was quite popular over 50 years ago when it began, but has been ignored for the past ten years. A clinical case of mutism is described in this research to illustrate the usefulness of the amytal interview. In this particular case, the narcosis has permitted the uncovering of delusions and consequently the administration of the appropriate treatment.

• Authors: J C Lavallée, M Tremblay
• Journal: Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie (Can J Psychiatry) Vol. 37 Issue 9 Pg. 646-50 (Nov 1992) ISSN: 0706-7437 [Print] United States
• Vernacular Title: La narcose sous barbiturique: mutisme.
• PMID: 1477824 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Amobarbital

Topics

• Amobarbital
• Delusions (diagnosis, psychology, therapy)
• Female
• Humans
• Middle Aged
• Mutism (psychology, therapy)
• Narcotherapy (methods)