Physical and chemical restraints.
The combative or uncooperative patient is a growing problem in the emergency department. Restrained patients are at especially high risk of adverse outcomes. Particular attention has been given to de-escalation techniques to reduce the need for patient restraint. This article examines these techniques and the need for and risks of physical and chemical restraints in managing patients in the emergency department.
Coburn
Victoria A
VA
Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Dowling 1 South, Boston, MA 02118, USA.
Mycyk
Mark B
MB
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D012149:Restraint, Physical; D017751:Safety Management / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States; D014754:Violence / Q000517:prevention & control*
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives