Shock Unit, 1970

Shock unit, 1970. Unconscious patient being fitted with a respirator in a medical shock unit. The respirator will help the man to breathe. The patient has received electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), also known as electroshock therapy. Electric shocks are used to induce seizures as a treatment for severe depressive illness. Photographed in the Albany Medical College in the United States of America

Restrictions Only for Ireland and United Kingdom

Albany Electrotherapy Mental Psychiatric Respirator Technician Therapy

Features In These Collections

> Contributors > PHR