Etg and https://www.psychdb.com/brain-stimulation/ect#pre-ect
ECT journey gold coast hospital
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) delivers an electric current to the brain and induces a seizure, resulting in rapid relief of symptoms of severe psychiatric disorders.
Administered under general anaesthesia and patients are also given a short-acting muscle relaxant before the procedure.
Treatment individualised to patient, disorder and response to ECT.
Individualisation achieved through adjustment of ECT parameters, such as current delivered, electrode placement, frequency of treatment.
A course of ECT typically consists of multiple sessions, usually administered 2 to 3 times a week.
response at 4 remission 8-12
Overall, ECT is very safe and rapid acting. Out of all medical procedures involving anesthesia, it is the lowest risk procedure.
no clinical studies identified brain damage
MOA: suggestions, no concrete