Publications by authors named "Graeme Chubb"
Objectives: We sought to examine the clinical effect of bifrontal (BF) electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in depressed patients aged 65 years and older.
Methods: A retrospective chart review of all patients who received BF ECT for a depressive disorder between January 2000 and December 2002 was made.
Results: Fourteen patients, with a mean age of 73.
Right unilateral electroconvulsive therapy at six times seizure threshold.
Aust N Z J Psychiatry
December 2003
Objective: To examine the clinical practice of right unilateral electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) administered at six times seizure threshold (6 x RUL ECT).
Method: A retrospective review of all patients who received 6 x RUL ECT between July 2000 and June 2002.
Results: Twenty-one patients across a range of ages and diagnostic groups received D'Elia unilateral ECT at a seizure dosage at or above 388.