Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a clinical procedure where a small dose of electric current is passed through the brain for a brief period to induce seizures for therapeutic purposes in …

2024年5月30日 · Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure done under general anesthesia. During this procedure, small electric currents pass through the brain, intentionally causing a …

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or electroshock therapy (EST) is a controversial [1][2][3][4] psychiatric treatment during which a generalized seizure (without muscular convulsions) is …

When ECT services have a low-volume of procedures, the ECT procedure room may be used for pre-procedure patient care and recovery. If a pre-procedure ...

The ECT machine measures changes in brain activity during the seizure. The anesthesiologist monitors vital signs and provides supplemental oxygen throughout the procedure. When the …

2009年3月2日 · The ECT procedure room must be large enough to accommodate the personnel, devices for ECT and defibrillation, anesthesia equipment including oxygen and suction, and …

2009年7月15日 · Part I Scientific and experimental bases of electroconvulsive therapy; Part II Historical, societal, and geographic perspectives; Part III International perspectives; Part IV …

What is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)? Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe and effective treatment for some forms of mental illness. Resulting in a positive therapeutic change to brain …

What is Electroconvulsive Therapy? Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a medical treatment for severe mental illness, such as depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia that are not …

What is ECT and why is it used? What happens when you have ECT? What are the side effects of ECT? How is the quality of ECT in your hospital assessed? Where can I get more information? …