Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) in Karnataka
A brief controlled electrical stimulus is applied to the brain under general anesthesia to induce a therapeutic seizure. Used for severe treatment-resistant dep…
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Types of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
ECT can be administered as bilateral, where electrodes are placed on both sides of the head for a stronger effect, or unilateral, placing both electrodes on one side to reduce cognitive side effects like memory disturbance. Brief-pulse and ultra-brief-pulse stimulus techniques are further refinements that aim to preserve efficacy while minimising memory-related side effects.