"Immobilization" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
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.
| Descriptor ID |
D007103
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E05.472
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| Concept/Terms |
Hypokinesia, Experimental- Hypokinesia, Experimental
- Experimental Hypokinesia
- Experimental Hypokinesias
- Hypokinesias, Experimental
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Immobilization" by people in Profiles.
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Effect of 5 different cervical collars on optic nerve sheath diameter: A randomized crossover trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Apr; 99(16):e19740.
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Gulf war illness-related chemicals increase CD11b/c+ monocyte infiltration into the liver and aggravate hepatic cholestasis in a rodent model. Sci Rep. 2018 09 03; 8(1):13147.
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A comparison of comfort assessment of NECKLITE vs. NeXsplint cervical collar. Pilot data. Am J Emerg Med. 2018 11; 36(11):2127-2128.
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ET-View compared to direct laryngoscopy in patients with immobilized cervical spine by unexperienced physicians: A randomized crossover manikin trial. Anaesthesiol Intensive Ther. 2017; 49(4):274-282.
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Comparison of four laryngoscopes in cervical immobilization scenario. Pilot data. Am J Emerg Med. 2018 05; 36(5):890-891.
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Comparison of the ETView Single Lumen and Macintosh laryngoscopes for endotracheal intubation in an airway manikin with immobilized cervical spine by novice paramedics: A randomized crossover manikin trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2017 Apr; 96(16):e5873.
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C-MAC compared with direct laryngoscopy for intubation in patients with cervical spine immobilization: A manikin trial. Am J Emerg Med. 2017 Aug; 35(8):1142-1146.
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Comparison of the Macintosh laryngoscope and blind intubation via the iGEL for Intubation With C-spine immobilization: A Randomized, crossover, manikin trial. Am J Emerg Med. 2017 Mar; 35(3):484-487.
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Dosimetric effects caused by couch tops and immobilization devices: report of AAPM Task Group 176. Med Phys. 2014 Jun; 41(6):061501.
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Effectiveness of a novel gas-release endorectal balloon in the removal of rectal gas for prostate proton radiation therapy. J Appl Clin Med Phys. 2012 Sep 06; 13(5):3945.