ECT

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Tracey Gillies, executive medical director at NHS Lothian, said recent international studies suggested that the use of IV ketamine may be a cost-effective alternative to ECT.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

In 2019, the year after Lijian says he was hospitalised, the Chinese Medical Doctor Association updated its ECT guidelines, stating it should only ever be administered with consent, and under general anaesthetic.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2025

More than half of those given ketamine showed improvement, compared with about 41% for those receiving ECT.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2023

While generally safe and effective, ECT does have drawbacks, including temporary confusion and cognitive impairment.

From Science Daily • Nov. 16, 2023

For example, ECT was originally administered without anesthesia or muscle relaxants, which made vertebrae fractures more likely.

From Salon • Sep. 4, 2023