In the medical field a<unk>  is a temporary medical stabilization<unk>  used to limit a patient’s freedom of movement to decrease risk of injury while allowing safe completion of treatment. The term<unk>  refers to a brand name. It is most commonly used during dental work, venipuncture, and other medical procedures. It is also sometimes used during medical emergencies to keep an individual from moving when total sedation is not possible. It is usually used on patients as a means of temporarily and safely limiting movement and is generally more effective than holding the person down. It is mostly used on young patients and patients with special needs. A<unk>  is a cushioned<unk>  with fabric Velcro straps that can be used to help limit a patient's movement and hold them steady during the medical procedure. Sometimes oral, IV or gas sedation such as nitrous oxide will be used to calm the patient prior to or during use. Using a<unk>  to temporarily and safely limit movement is often preferable to medical sedation, which presents serious potential risks, including death. As a result, restraint is preferred by some parents as an alternative to sedation, behavior management/anxiety reduction techniques, better pain management or a low-risk anxiolytic such as nitrous oxide. Informed consent from a parent or guardian is usually required before a<unk>  can be used. If assent from the child is required, then in most cases, the<unk>  would be prohibited as it is unlikely that a child would agree to restraint and not struggle. In some countries, the<unk>  is banned and considered a serious breach of ethics (for example, the U.K.).
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