Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Physical Restraint

Use of a device for the purpose of controlling movement of all or part of the body. Splinting and casting are FRACTURE FIXATION.

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Use of a device for the purpose of controlling movement of all or part of the body. Splinting and casting are FRACTURE FIXATION.

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Synonyms

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  • Immobilization, Physical
  • Restraint, Physical
  • Physical Immobilization
  • Physical Restraints
  • Restraints, Physical

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10 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, ethics, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, physiology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

human and animal: NIM with no qualif for restraint of animals in experimental stress states; do not confuse with IMMOBILIZATION: if in doubt use word of text

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History Note

1977

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Previous Indexing

  • Immobilization (1966-1976)
  • Protective Devices (1970-1976)
  • Stress (1966-1976)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Physical Restraint. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012149. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012149
  2. Physical Restraint. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_restraint
  3. Physical Restraint. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q459499