Posted by ed_uk on August 13, 2005, at 9:00:39
In reply to Re: Had my first ECT and don't know what to do next, posted by denise1966 on August 13, 2005, at 4:31:23
>the nurse wasn't happy at all and said having unilateral ECT would cause problems eventually because of having to have so many of them and because of the eventuall affects of the anaesthetic.....
That's nonsense! Unless you're severely medically ill, modern anesthesia is safe - the safety of ECT itself is much less certain. The anesthesia used for ECT is 'light' and brief. Seriously problems are very unlikely - an experienced anesthetist is vital.
Kind regards
~Ed
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