THE CONFUSED PATIENT
50. Bed sides may be put up to contain a hyperactive patient[82].
51. A confused patient who keeps pulling out the venous line or nasogastric tube, may be tied down, if necessary using a double knot. This is true even if he is a non-seriously ill patient[83]. When necessary such a knot may also be untied[84].
[82] Oral communication from R. Y.Y. Neuwirth.
[83] Because the knot is impermanent.
[84] Oral communication from R. Y.Y. Neuwirth.