Today's post features a classic ECT article:

Abrams R, Swartz CM, Vedak C.Arch Gen Psychiatry. 1991 Aug;48(8):746-8. doi: 10.1001/archpsyc.1991.01810320070010.PMID: 1883258
The pdf is here

This is a departure from the usual purpose of this blog, which is to report on the newest literature. But a second function could be a series, "Classics in ECT," to refresh our memories about the best in past ECT articles.

I admire this article for several reasons: it is the harbinger of many clinical trials to follow in the subsequent decades, it is concise and clearly written, and even mentions left unilateral ECT!
In my opinion it forms the basis of our modern belief that high-dose RUL ECT is a good, go-to technique for many patients. Definitely worth reading in full.

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