COMPARISON OF STANDARD ALTERNATING-CURRENT AND LOW-ENERGY BRIEF-PULSE ELECTROTHERAPY

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  • 1 January 1977
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 12  (4) , 525-543
Abstract
A low-energy brief-pulse stimulus (LEBS) was compared with a conventional AC sine wave stimulus in terms of electrical parameters, efficiency in producing seizures and clinical outcome on a variety of standard behavioral measures. The LEBS required equal voltage, less current and only 1/2 the total energy to produce clinically manifest convulsions. There was no apparent difference between methods on any outcome measure. The Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Test Battery showed as many patients impaired prior to ECT as following treatment. Implications for ECT practices were discussed.

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