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Therapeutics > Behavior Control > Restraint, Physical
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Investigative Techniques > Immobilization > Restraint, Physical

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Restraint, Physical  

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  • Immobilization, Physical
  • Physical Immobilization
  • Physical Restraint

Note

  • 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

Scope note

  • Use of a device for the purpose of controlling movement of all or part of the body. Splinting and casting are FRACTURE FIXATION.

History note

  • 1977

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D012149

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