Posted by Jumpy on January 15, 2003, at 20:26:06
In reply to ECT: Unilateral or Bilateral, posted by Dave1 on January 15, 2003, at 18:34:26
> I don't know if anyone has had experience with unilateral or bifrontal treatments and can compare them to bilaterals, or give any other info regarding efficacy or postdictal confusion.
Hey Dave,
The studies show high dose pulse stimulus unilateral is as effective as bilateral ECT. In clinical practice, if a person fails unilateral, the edocs will change to bilateral ECT ... and this is often effective.
Jumpy
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