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what the risks are central nervous system, shock treatment, ect, electroconvulsive therapy, depression that uses electricity to induce a seizure, electroconvulsive therapy, ect, most often performed, hospital's operating, recovery room under general anesthesia, a very brief shock, lasting several seconds, administered, head to induce a short seizure, medicine is given, prevent the seizure from spreading throughout the body, ect is given three times a week, total of 6 to 12 sessions, , general anethesia is used, advised to not eat, drink, ect, ask health care provider whether should take any daily medications, ect, some people report mild confusion, headache following ect, hospital staff monitor the patient closely, procedure to ensure complete recovery, ect, highly effective treatment, depression, treat bipolar disorder, catatonia, psychotic disorders, possible adverse effects from ect, confusion, memory loss, headache, hypotension, tachycardia, allergic reaction, anesthesia, slight risk of death, 3 out of 10,000 people, some medical conditions place patients at greater risk, side effects of ect, discuss any such conditions, deciding whether ect is right.