Peds/Psych- Resources on Restraints

Specialties Psychiatric

Published

Specializes in ER.

Hi. I started a job in a children's home and I will be getting trained on restraint techniques. I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find some good resources on restraints. videos would be great. I'm a visual learner.

Thanks for you input.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Hospice, corrections, psychiatry, rehab, LTC.

One facility I worked at used the Mandt method. It seemed to be the most useful of three or four different methods I was taught at various facilities. One thing I liked about Mandt, apart from its simplicity and emphasis on not injuring patients, was that they also taught techniques to avoid restraints in the first place. After this system was taught our restraint situations declined considerably, and we were far more confident in handling the ones that did occur.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

With adequate staff I think MANDT is great. I don't know of any videos but do some article reasearch on the risks of restraining pediatric patients incorrectly. Although I know it is often necessary it can be life threatening. Make sure you and your staff know what you are doing.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in ER.

Thanks for the replies. Yes, I've read several articles on the risks of restraints and using them as a last resort. Staff where I work seem to know what they are doing, I just haven't gone to the formal training yet. I was looking to get a head start. I will look into this MANDT. Thanks! :up:

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Add a Comment