Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Oct 2015
Multicenter Study Observational StudyPhysical restraint in the ICU - does it prevent device removal?
Physical restraint is frequently used in the intensive care setting but little is known regarding its clinical scenario and effectiveness in preventing adverse events (AEs), defined as device removal. ⋯ Physical restraint efficiently averts AEs. Its application is mainly driven by local habits. Typically, the almost recovered, apparently calm and hence unrestrained patient is at greatest risk for undesirable device removal. The control/interpretation of the patient's analgo-sedation might be inappropriate.