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Vest restraint palsy

M B Bromberg1, C M Vogel

  • 1Department of Neurology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, USA.

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
|December 1, 1996
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Vest restraints can cause nerve damage in agitated patients, leading to arm weakness and numbness. Adjusting the straps can resolve these symptoms, highlighting the need for careful monitoring.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Electrophysiology

Background:

  • Vest restraints are sometimes necessary for managing agitated patients.
  • Patient agitation can complicate medical care and increase the risk of iatrogenic injury.

Observation:

  • An agitated patient with encephalitis developed bilateral hand numbness and distal upper extremity weakness while in vest restraint.
  • Physical examination revealed axillary abrasions from the restraint straps.

Findings:

  • Electrophysiologic studies demonstrated bilateral conduction block in the ulnar and median nerves.
  • These findings were consistent with neuropraxic palsies caused by compression from the vest restraint.

Implications:

  • Compressive nerve lesions are a potential complication of vest restraint use.

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  • Awareness and prompt adjustment of restraints are crucial to prevent and manage such injuries, particularly in combative patients.