A STANDARDISED TECHNIQUE FOR MODIFIED ELECTROSHOCK THERAPY USING SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE
HARRY K. ROSE L.R.C.P. & S. (ED.)., D.P.M.1
1 Assistant Psychiatrist, Warlingham Park Hospital, Surrey, Eng.
A standardised technique for modified ECT using succinylcholine chloride without an anaesthetic is described in detail. Differences from previous techniques are explained. The advantages of a safer, easier and quicker administration of ECT are stressed.
