Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT)

 

ECT in Willow Court was introduced in 1937. The ECT machine had a plug in head piece attached to thick rubber bands. The rubber bands were then connected to 2 round metal disks.

No injections were given prior to the ECT.

The first patient given ECT was Charles S in Bronte House.  Charles was reportedly was quite anxious about the treatment and would jump out windows run away and hide.

 

Photo from Historical Information Centre New Norfolk

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