medico-l

1. Medico-legal hazards
Definition -It is any thread to the safety
of a patient and all people under direct
or indirect care of health professionals

2. Restraints -they are restrictive
devices used to limit a patient's
movement
How they become hazard
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• They become hazards if they are too tight e.g
belt restraints
• If the nurse is not careful when using them
on the patient
• Incorrect size

3. When to use them
• Prevent a patient from falling
• Limit movement
• Prevent a patient from hurting others

4. Common types
• Belt restraints
• Wrist restraints
• Boxing gloves
• Restraining sheets
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5. Thank you!