| Literature DB >> 19698445 |
A Stevens, A Fischer, M Bartels, G Buchkremer.
Abstract
This paper reviews and presents data of practical impact for those administering electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). In the first section, physical and physiological aspects of the stimulus as well as methods of stimulation are discussed. The second section deals with indications for ECT, efficacy and treatment modalities such as seizure duration, treatment frequency and total number of ECT applications. The last section is devoted to side effects, risks, comedication and comorbidity.Entities:
Year: 1996 PMID: 19698445 DOI: 10.1016/0924-9338(96)88386-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur Psychiatry ISSN: 0924-9338 Impact factor: 5.361