Journal article
Predictors of physical restraint use in Canadian intensive care units
Abstract
IntroductionPhysical restraint (PR) use in the intensive care unit (ICU) has been associated with higher rates of self-extubation and prolonged ICU length of stay. Our objectives were to describe patterns and predictors of PR use.MethodsWe conducted a secondary analysis of a prospective observational study of analgosedation, antipsychotic, neuromuscular blocker, and PR practices in 51 Canadian ICUs. Data were collected prospectively for all …
Authors
Luk E; Sneyers B; Rose L; Perreault MM; Williamson DR; Mehta S; Cook DJ; Lapinsky SC; Burry L
Journal
Critical Care, Vol. 18, No. 2,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
January 1, 2014
DOI
10.1186/cc13789
ISSN
1364-8535