Radiography
Volume 14, Issue 1 , Pages 57-62 , February 2008

Immobilisation and restraining of paediatric patients in the Radiology Department: A perspective and review of legislation relevant to UK radiographic professions

Received 13 November 2005 ,Accepted 10 May 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.radi.2006.05.001

Radiography
Volume 14, Issue 1 , Pages 57-62 , February 2008