Electroconvulsive therapy machine, Baldock, Hertfordshire, 1954-1956

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quot;Ectonus" electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) machine delivering full and half shocks, with unilateral headset (only one electrode covered by gauze), by Ectron Ltd., Baldock, Hertfordshire, c. 1955. Has lead without plug. Manufacturer's label on bottom calls it an 'Electro-Convulsive Apparatus', serial no. 313, and warns, 'Rotary control MUST be in OFF position at commencement of each treatment.'

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