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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Electroconvulsive_therapyElectroconvulsive therapy - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or electroshock therapy (EST) is a psychiatric treatment where a generalized seizure (without muscular convulsions) is electrically induced to manage refractory mental disorders.

2. www.healthyplace.com › depression › ectShock Treatment for Depression: How ECT Shock Therapy Works

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   2 days ago · Shock therapy, aka ECT, is common in severe cases of depression. Learn how shock treatment works, along with the risks.

   • A full physical is needed before shock therapy. Because general anesthesia will be administered, do not eat or drink 8-12 hours before the shock tr...
   • Shock therapy is performed in a hospital, sometimes in an area specifically set aside for this treatment. An intravenous (IV) is inserted to provid...
   • It is most common to see shock therapy for depression, in severe cases. Shock therapy is also performed to improve the condition of the following d...
   • Advanced medical technology has substantially reduced the complications associated with ECT / shock therapy. Risks of shock therapy include slow he...
   • Shock treatment for depression often produces a dramatic improvement in symptoms, especially in elderly individuals, sometimes during the first wee...

3. www.webmd.com › depression › electroconvulsive-therapyElectroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for Depression: Procedure ...

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   Jun 25, 2024 · Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is effective treatment for managing depression symptoms. Learn about its procedure, risk and side effects.

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   What is electric shock therapy?

   • When you think of electric shock therapy, you may imagine something from the 1940s or 50s, with someone being shocked with electricity while awake and screaming. Today's electric shock therapy, now called electroconvulsive therapy, is nothing like that. Learn more about this treatment and the conditions it can help.

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   When is shock therapy used?

   • It is most common to see shock therapy used in severe cases of depression. Shock therapy is also performed to improve the condition of the following disorders: 1 Electroconvulsive therapy has also shown effectiveness in treating other disorders such as neuroleptic malignant syndrome (a rare, severe, adverse reaction to antipsychotic medication).

   Shock Treatment for Depression: How ECT Shock Therapy Works

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   What is maintenance shock therapy?

   • A small number of patients are placed on maintenance shock therapy. This means they return to the hospital every 1-2 months, as needed, for an additional treatment. These individuals choose shock therapy because it can keep their illness under control and help them lead a normal and productive life.

   Shock Treatment for Depression: How ECT Shock Therapy Works

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   How does shock therapy work?

   • Vital signs are taken initially and continuously throughout the shock therapy treatment. An anesthesiologist administers anesthesia and after you are asleep, places a tube in your throat to help you breathe. A paralyzing agent called succinylcholine is then administered to prevent the seizure from spreading to your body.

   Shock Treatment for Depression: How ECT Shock Therapy Works

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5. emcrit.org › ibcc › shockApproach to shock & refractory shock - EMCrit Project

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   Jun 17, 2024 · Shock is a state of systemic hypoperfusion, with inadequate blood supply to the tissues. Unfortunately, this may occur in different ways. The most simple physiology of shock is cardiogenic shock, with low cardiac output to the entire body.

6. www.verywellhealth.com › shock-signs-symptoms-andShock: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications - Verywell Health

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   Jun 9, 2024 · Anaphylactic Shock. Septic Shock. Shock is a medical condition in which the body cannot get enough oxygen and nutrients to essential organs and systems. It is a medical emergency that can be life-threatening. Signs and symptoms of shock depend on the type of shock the patient is experiencing.

7. www.healthyplace.com › depression › ectWhat is ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) for Depression?

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   Jun 29, 2024 · ECT is the procedure of stimulating the brain through the use of an electrical current applied directly to the skull. What is the History of ECT? The original use of electricity as a cure for "insanity" dates back to the beginning of the 16th century when electric fish were used to treat headaches.

8. www.mytherapist.com › advice › therapyThe History Of Electric Shock Therapy | MyTherapist

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   Jun 18, 2024 · Electric shock therapy, sometimes called electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), is a procedure that sends minor electric currents through a client’s brain.