title: [Pulmonary embolism in an acute manic patient following physical restraint].
abstract: Immobilisation is a risk factor for the development of deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. We present a case-study in which a patient developed a pulmonary embolism after being immobilised after a short period while subjected to physical restraint. We discuss the risk factors involved and stress the need for research into the prevention of such incidents.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pirsoul
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: De Backer
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Schrijvers
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012149:Restraint, Physical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control