Health Condition 1: R69- Illness, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. All consenting adults admitted to the multidisciplinary ICU. 2. Patients who require the application of physical limb restraints ( mittens or wrist restraints) for the first time during their ICU admission.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients will be excluded from the study if they meet any of the following criteria: 1. Patients admitted for an expected ICU stay of less than 24 hours (e.g., for routine post-operative recovery). 2. Patient or family refusal to consent for the clinical application of physical restraints.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Comparison of incidence of unplanned device removal 2. Comparison of incidence of restraint site injuryTimepoint: From the time of restraint application until ICU discharge or removal of restraints, whichever is earlier. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Comparison of sedation requirement 2. Comparison of sedation-free daysTimepoint: From the time of restraint application until ICU discharge or removal of restraints, whichever is earlier. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai.