General Advice
Measures that limit mobility and are implemented for the safety of the person/s concerned if physical health is at risk can only be justified if all alternative remedies are exhausted and the therapeutic character can be maintained.
This must be sufficiently and comprehensively documented in the ward and patient records.
Usually these measures are subject to an order of the therapist/s and the attending physician determining the conditions, the manner as well as the proceedings.
In order to avoid physical harm and to warrant appropriate care, regular control and monitoring of the person concerned has to be cared for.
If measures that limit mobility are regularly applied, legal approval is advisable!
The following measures are usually distinguished:
- Protective overalls with securing button at the back
- Wristbands
- Protective gloves
Incorrect application may cause severe injuries to the patient or death. The concerned person’s safety depends on the correct application.
To apply only by therapeutic or medical order: The products may only be applied by therapeutic or medical order. Legal regulations and those of the manufacturer have to be followed.
Fitting size
Products that do not fit the concerned person’s size will put their safety at risk.Breathing and blood circulation must not be affected: The products must be fitted in a way that will not put the concerned person’s safety at risk and will not affect air supply and blood circulation.
Pacemaker:
If magnetic securing buttons are used, there has to be a safe distance of 10 cm between the pacemaker and the magnetic securing button in order to prevent tachycardia.Fire
The products consist of wool and pulp compounds and therefore must not be exposed to open fire.Protective gloves
Fastening with securing buttons．
Warning!
Blood circulation in hands might be curtailed. Regular controls are mandatory!
Overalls Warning
It is important to choose the right size since blood and air supply might be curtailed in bent posture. If the suit is closed with securing buttons, there is risk of injury by hitting or falling on the securing buttons. Let them cool off after taking them out of the dryer – the zipper, rivets and rings are made of metal – burn hazard!
ellbow stretch bars
Fastening with Velcro Warning!
Make sure you use the right size in order to avoid pressure or chafe marks. Avoid creases in order not to put blood circulation at risk. Fasten the Velcro strips in a way that will limit mobility but will not put health at risk through pressure marks.