Risks of restraints in head injury.
Confusion and disorientation occur as part of the process of recovery from head injury. Methods of management frequently include the use of restraints. A case is presented that illustrates how death or disability is possible from routine use of restraints. Awareness of the risk factors can reduce untoward complications.
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San Francisco General Hospital, CA 94110.
D000328:Adult; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D003128:Coma / Q000209:etiology; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011595:Psychomotor Agitation / Q000209:etiology; D012149:Restraint, Physical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors