Comparison of the speed of remission between bilateral and right unilateral ect in a cohort of geriatric psychiatry patients

• Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been clinically proven to be an effective form of treatment for severe depression. It is also a safe treatment option when a quick response is needed. ECT is especially useful in the geriatric population where the complications of severe depression like not ea ting or drinking, self-neglect, deteriorating medical co morbidities lead to increased morbidity and mortality. •Several studies have compared efficacy of the different electrode placements as well as any resulting cognitive side effects from ECT.
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tags: Poster Number: EI-54 Source Type: research