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INTRODUCTION
Children may need to be restrained for
some diagnostic procedures, therapeutic
procedures or during the physical examination
and sometimes to protect from an injury
Keep one hand of baby near the body and wrap the
baby,s body by holding the corner of the sheet and
tuck it under the body in opposite side
Now place another hand near the body and wrap
the childs body by holding another corner of sheet
and tuck it
This jacket has laces at the back and two long strips
The laces are tied at back and long strips tie at the side
below the rails under the mattress
Some other types eg. Chest restraints are also used for
children who are sitting on a chair or wheel chair to
maintain their position and to prevent them from fall
and injury
Safety Belts
These are made up of electrically non-conductive
material
Psychic injury to the child, the child feels that, he/she is punished,
attention is self body image
To avoid from these hazards, the care giver or nurse should follow the
safety precautions
Use proper amount of cotton pads, and do not use too tight restraint
If any application occurs release the restraint and consult with doctor