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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Medicine
  • Physiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Restraint during violent incidents can lead to fatalities.
  • Current National Health Service (NHS) guidance posits equal risk across all restraint positions.
  • Evidence is needed to differentiate risks associated with specific restraint techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare lung function across different physical restraint positions.
  • To evaluate the validity of the "equal risk" assumption for restraint positions.
  • To identify specific restraint positions that may compromise respiratory function.

Main Methods:

  • A repeated measures design was employed.
  • Lung function was measured in four restraint positions and one standing control position.
  • Key respiratory metrics, including forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume (FEV1), were assessed.

Main Results:

  • Prone or supine floor restraint positions showed non-significant reductions in FVC and FEV1 compared to standing.
  • Face-down restraint with body weight on the torso and flexed restraint positions significantly reduced lung function (FVC reductions of 23.8% and 27.4%).
  • Not all prone restraint positions demonstrated significant lung function restriction.

Conclusions:

  • The assumption of equal risk for all restraint positions is not supported by the findings.
  • Specific prone restraint positions, particularly those involving torso pressure or flexion, pose a significant risk to lung function.
  • Guidance on restraint should differentiate between positions based on their physiological impact.