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Re: Are there good and bad places to have ECT?

Posted by SadDoggie on February 4, 2005, at 22:29:47

In reply to Are there good and bad places to have ECT?, posted by denise1904 on February 4, 2005, at 13:04:29

Denise,

You are wise to think about this. I was in a hospital where someone else had it done and they were complaining about the experience. The equipment is probably the same in most hospitals and not as important as the operators. Like if they put the electrodes too close to your forehead you'll forget what your name is :) Seriously though, the anesthesiologist is very important also. So you should go to a good hospital.

Also check what type it is, unilateral or bilateral. You should first try unilateral which is one side of the head only, because it causes less memory loss, but it might not be as effective in some people. Let us know how it goes, I was going to do it myself but chickened out at the last moment.


SadDoggie

> Hi,
>
> Does anyone know if there are some more reputable places than others to have ECT, with more up to date equipment, better and more experienced operators, that sort of thing.
>
> I keep thinking about having it but if I do I want to put myself in good hands.
>
>
> Denise


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