Toddler Test/Procedure Preparation
Alternate Names : Preparing Toddler for Test/Procedure, Test/Procedure Preparation - Toddler
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Why restraints
Your child may be restrained by hand or with physical devices. Young children
lack the physical control, coordination, and ability to follow commands that older children and adults usually possess. Most tests and procedures require limited or no movement to ensure accuracy.
Restraints may be used during a procedure or other situation to ensure your child's safety. For example, if your child needs an X-ray, clear test results require there be no movement. Furthermore, in radiological and nuclear studies while the films are taken, all staff must temporarily leave the room. In these situations, restraints may be used for your child's safety.
If a venipuncture is performed to obtain a blood sample or start an IV, restraints are important to help prevent injury to your child: if the child moves, he or she could be seriously cut by the needle, for example.
Your health care provider will use every means to ensure the safety and comfort
of your child. Besides restraints, other measures include medications, observation and monitors.
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