British Association of Critical Care Nurses position statement on the use of restraint in adult critical care units.
Critical care nurses in the United Kingdom have become increasingly concerned about the use, potential abuse and risks associated with physical restraint of patients. Restraint in critical care is not only confined to physical restraint but can also encompass chemical and psychological methods. There are concerns regarding the legal and ethical issues relating to the (ab)use of physical restraint techniques in critical care. The aim of this article was to present the British Association of Critical Care Nurses (BACCN) position statement on the use of restraint in adult critical care units and to provide supporting evidence to assist clinical staff in managing this process.
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Kate
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BACCN, Nurse Consultant Critical Care, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield, UK. kate.bray@sth.nhs.uk
Hill
Karen
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Robson
Wayne
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Leaver
Gill
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Walker
Nikki
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O'Leary
Mary
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Delaney
Trish
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Walsh
Dominic
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Gager
Melanie
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Waterhouse
Catheryne
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D000328:Adult; D000529:Complementary Therapies; D003422:Critical Care / Q000592:standards*; D003693:Delirium / Q000451:nursing; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000592:standards*; D012149:Restraint, Physical / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012956:Societies, Nursing; D006113:United Kingdom
D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives