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Restraint, Physical

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Definition: Use of a device for the purpose of controlling movement of all or part of the body. Splinting and casting are FRACTURE FIXATION.  human and animal: NIM with no qualif for restraint of animals in experimental stress states; do not confuse with IMMOBILIZATION: if in doubt use word of text   
See Also Immobilization; Protective Devices 		Other names Restraints, Physical; Physical Restraints; Physical Immobilization; Physical Restraint; Immobilization, Physical

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