Keeping Children Still in Medical Imaging Examinations- Immobilisation or Restraint: A Literature Review

In paediatric imaging, it is common practice to hold children still for an examination by using immobilisation devices, parents, and/or staff. Historically, there has been a perceived need to restrain a child against their will when uncooperative behaviour was demonstrated. The issue of patient consent and use of physical force forms this fundamental difference between “immobilisation” and “restraint”. To avoid unknowingly “restraining” a child, the factors affecting a radiographer's decision to “restrain” are explored in this literature review from a child's rights and radiation protection perspective.
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research