Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Electroshock

Induction of a stress reaction in experimental subjects by means of an electrical shock; applies to either convulsive or non-convulsive states.

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Abstract

Induction of a stress reaction in experimental subjects by means of an electrical shock; applies to either convulsive or non-convulsive states.

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5 entry terms
  • Electroconvulsive Shock
  • Electroconvulsive Shocks
  • Electroshocks
  • Shock, Electroconvulsive
  • Shocks, Electroconvulsive

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

exper shock by electricity, usually in psychol exper: do not confuse with ELECTRIC INJURIES or ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY; entry term ELECTROCONVULSIVE SHOCK: do not coord with CONVULSIONS; electrocountershock = ELECTRIC COUNTERSHOCK

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History Note

68(64); ELECTROCONVULSIVE SHOCK was heading 1966-67

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  1. E05.723w.402.403
  2. F04.669.224

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WM 25

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Electroshock. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004597. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004597
  2. Electroshock. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69906698