Indications and contra indications for E.C.T.

Abstract

1. The development of electrical treatment has been described. 2. The main indications for its use are in certain states of excitement, of depression, and of confusion. The nature of these has been described. 3. The few contra-indications have been mentioned. 4. The complications have been given in some detail because interesting for their rarity, but their rarity is emphasized. 5. The treatment is not necessarily curative, and is no substitute for the general psychological management. Its usefulness, however, is indisputable.