[Restraint in intensive care: between patient safety and respect for autonomy].

Abstract

The use of physical restraint in the context of medical resuscitation is relatively frequent. Although temporary or prolonged physical restraint is justified by patient safety (possibility of self-extubation, etc.), this practice is itself a source of risk, leads to suffering on the part of the patient, and raises dilemmas and ethical questions within teams. Inherent to the working conditions and training of professionals, restraint must nevertheless be balanced and lead to the search for alternatives.