Immobilization

Introduction: Immobilization

Description of Immobilization

Immobilization: The restriction of the MOVEMENT of whole or part of the body by physical means (RESTRAINT, PHYSICAL) or chemically by ANALGESIA, or the use of TRANQUILIZING AGENTS or NEUROMUSCULAR NONDEPOLARIZING AGENTS. It includes experimental protocols used to evaluate the physiologic effects of immobility.
Source: Diseases Database

Immobilization: The restriction of the MOVEMENT of whole or part of the body by physical means (RESTRAINT, PHYSICAL) or chemically by ANALGESIA, or the use of TRANQUILIZING AGENTS or NEUROMUSCULAR NONDEPOLARIZING AGENTS. It includes experimental protocols used to evaluate the physiologic effects of immobility.
Source: MeSH 2007

Immobilization: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Immobilization:

• Act
• Immobilize

Terms associated with Immobilization:

Terms Similar to Immobilization:

• Immobility

Source: Diseases Database

• Hypokinesia, Experimental

Source - MeSH 2007

Related Topics

• Disabled Persons
• Fracture Fixation
• Freezing Reaction, Cataleptic
• Hypokinesia
• Immobility Response, Tonic
• Orthopedic Fixation Devices

Source - MeSH 2007

More specific terms for Immobilization:

• Restraint, Physical

Source - MeSH 2007

Hierarchical classifications of Immobilization

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MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Investigative Techniques
  • Immobilization

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