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Published Online:https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.101.6.821

1. Electronarcosis is a safe and practical method of treatment for schizophrenia. Over 1000 treatments have been given without fatality or significant complications.

2. The therapeutic effects of electronarcosis in a group of schizophrenic patients were superior to those expected of electroshock treatment and about the same as results expected from insulin shock therapy.

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