Pharmacologic Restraint Use During Mental Health Admissions to Children’s Hospitals
Benjamin Masserano,
Matt Hall,
Ryan Wolf
et al.
Abstract:OBJECTIVES:
Primary mental health admissions are increasing across US children’s hospitals. These patients may experience agitation requiring pharmacologic restraint. This study characterized pharmacologic restraint use in medical inpatient units by primary mental health diagnosis.
METHODS:
This retrospective, cross-sectional study used the Pediatric Health Information System database. The study included children aged 5 to 17… Show more
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