PubMed · 2875310
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E Schmutzhard. 1986-09-06. Electric shocks for snakebite.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(86)90148-0
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Rarely, a misguided or delusional patient will attempt to self-administer a relatively more invasive form of medical or surgical treatment. I believe this report to be the first described case of an attempt to self-administer ECT. A patient with schizoaffective disorder reported benefits from regularly applied electric shocks modeled on previously administered ECT and delivered by a modified electric livestock fence. Such a practice exposes the patient to the risk of a variety of injuries.