Common Reasons for Using Restraints

To prevent injury from falls.
To prevent a confused Pt from roaming through the health-care facility endangering himself/herself.
To prevent a confused Pt from trying to remove medically necessary tubes, IV lines, or protective dressings.
To reduce risk for falls when a Pt has an unsteady gait.
To prevent a Pt from inflicting self-harm or injury (suicidal).
To prevent a Pt from inflicting harm upon health-care workers, other Pts, and/or visitors (homicidal).
To ensure infant/child safety when a child cannot remain still during procedures; to prevent a child from hurting himself/herself.