Risks of Restraints: Understanding
Restraint-Related Positional Asphyxia

Every staff member who is taught to perform physical restraints needs to be aware of the dangers of restraint-related positional asphyxia, a deadly condition which can occur when a person being restrained cannot breathe properly.

This booklet contains easy-to-understand questions and answers such as, What is restraint-related positional asphyxia? What positions are most likely to cause it? What is the best way to avoid restraint-related positional asphyxia?