Letter to the Editor March 1, 2001

Physical Restraints, Thromboembolism, and Death in 2 Patients

J Clin Psychiatry 2001;62(3):207-208

Article Abstract

Letter to the Editor

Sir: Thromboembolism has occurred in relation to stupor and catatonia and to psychotropic medication. I report 2 fatalities associated with physical restraints in which thromboembolism was the underlying cause of death.