What is the difference between “bilateral” and “unilateral” ECT?
The actual electrical stimulus to the brain can be given to both sides of the brain (bilateral ECT) or just one side (unilateral ECT), although both bilateral and unilateral treatment with result in a seizure to the whole brain. The differences between these two techniques include the area of the brain stimulated, timing of response, and potential for side effects. Your ECT psychiatrist will decide which type is right for you.
