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Electroconvulsive Therapy, 4th Edition

Electroconvulsive Therapy is Richard Abrams's fourth-edition reference on ECT, with updated clinical and technical discussions and an added chapter on transcranial magnetic stimulation. Its focus is practitioners and researchers, while its detailed treatment of dosing, electrode placement, seizure quality, and cognitive effects may also suit readers seeking an in-depth subject reference.

At a glance

Covers ECT clinical practice and technical issues, including stimulus, seizure quality, electrode placement, and dosing.
Adds a chapter on transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy.
Discusses unilateral, bitemporal, and bifrontal ECT approaches and ultrabrief pulse therapy.
Expanded discussion of memory and cognitive effects.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Broad coverage of clinical and technical ECT topics for readers who need more than a brief introduction.
The edition description identifies revised sections and a dedicated TMS chapter.

Cons

The listed publication date is 2002, so buyers seeking a current clinical reference should account for its age.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Publication date	July 15, 2002
Edition	4th
Language	English
Print length	344 pages
ISBN-10	0195148207
ISBN-13	978-0195148206

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.4 pounds
Dimensions	9.46 x 6.56 x 1.09 inches

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing describes this as a fully revised fourth edition and discusses studies and guidelines available at its publication. Treat its clinical guidance as historical rather than a substitute for current professional guidance.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

ECT practitioners and researchers looking for a detailed reference.
Readers studying ECT techniques, dosing debates, and reported cognitive effects.
Readers interested in historical discussion of TMS alongside ECT.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a current clinical practice guide rather than a 2002 edition.
Readers seeking a general, nontechnical introduction to depression treatment.

Customer reviews on Amazon

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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the four- and five-star categories, but the sample is small and no written review details are supplied. These ratings do not establish which topics readers valued or whether the 2002 edition meets a buyer's current clinical-reference needs.

Frequently asked questions

What topics does this book cover?

The listing describes material on ECT stimulus and dosing, seizure quality, electrode placement, treatment approaches, and memory and cognitive effects, as well as a chapter on TMS.

Is this a current clinical guideline?

No. The listed publication date is July 15, 2002. Its clinical discussion should be read in that historical context, not treated as current guidance.

Who is the book aimed at?

The listing presents it as a practical guide and reference for people who prescribe, perform, or assist with ECT, as well as readers seeking to learn about the subject.