Peripheral neuropathy secondary to traction injury resulting from the use of physical restraints

Peripheral neuropathy secondary to traction injury resulting from the use of physical restraints

We describe the case of a 46 year-old woman who developed weakness of the upper limbs while admitted for relapsed chronic schizophrenia. She was combative, necessitating the use of physical restraints in the form of wrist bands that were used to secure her to the bed frame. In addition, she was trea...

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Main Authors: Sahathevan, Ramesh, Hamidon, Basri, Maniam, Thambu, Azman Ali, Raymond
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: ASEAN Neurological Association 2010
Subjects:
Peripheral neuropathy
Schizophrenia
Physical restraints
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16146/

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