Effectiveness of left anterior right temporal electrode placement in electroconvulsive therapy: 3 case reports.
Unilateral and bitemporal electrode placement has been the dominant mode of delivery in electroconvulsive therapy. We report 3 patients receiving maintenance electroconvulsive therapy where the use of dominant electrode placements was ineffective. Changing to left anterior right temporal electrode placement resulted in marked clinical improvement. This supports the limited literature on this electrode placement.
From the Hunter New England Mental Health, NSW, Australia and Calvary Mater Hospital, Waratah, Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
Alan Micheal
AM
Weiss
Shane Michael
SM
Hansen
Ivan
I
Safranko
Pequita
P
Hughes
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003863:Depression / Q000628:therapy*; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D004566:Electrodes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000628:therapy*