Cell 18
Welcome to MY CELL - B
How this all came about............ I met a someone from Colorado, after it got dark one night a bunch of us were sitting around one of the fires drinking a few beers, and we started to talk about the many different things we had found over the years. We talked about a medical wrist restraint that had been found just before dark, which of course sparked my interest. I asked if they had found any other types of medical restraints, but received a no. By this time the beer had loosened me up a little I had the guts to talk about my collection of mostly medical restraints and said that I was always looking for more. This was greeted with curiosity and I was asked if a viewing could be arranged someday. I said sure, when we were done with this job if you like, just follow me home and I'll give the grand tour. The next day it happened. It rained hard and we had another tornado warning and had to evacuate the area, so we took the opportunity to look at my collection. After some chit chat I started the show, one item at a time and I could tell there was genuine interest in this stuff. When I got out one of my straitjackets the interest level peaked and I was asked to demonstrate how it worked. It was stipulated that it must not be not be on too tight and not to use the side loops or the crotch strap. I removed my old faithful Posey that has no loops or crotch strap. On applying it I received a, 'I like it' and I could tell there the grand tour could and should continue. So we went my special room and started to empty the closet and a few draws. When we got to the restraint sheets, how can I describe it, totally freaked with eyes that could not believe it? "Do they really make these things?", was the question. I said a definitive yes but I explained that it is next to impossible to put yourself into one securely. I went on to say that I always wanted to try one of my collection but as I had said it is impossible to do it by yourself. In an excited tone I was asked if I would like to be put in it, trying not to be to eager I said yes and asked if there was any chance of some pictures being taken so I could see what it looks like on me? I offered the other way round but the trust was lacking - maybe some other day. One of the drawers that we had opened had some diapers in it, and when my visitor had seen they were a little taken aback "What the hell do you have those for?" I simply said that the diapers are very much part of the use of heavy restraints on violent and unco-operative patients. I got very funny looks about it but when I pointed out the fact that if somebody is nuts you don't let them up to go to the bathroom! I showed her a printout on care of patients in restraint - "must be provided with adequate toilet arrangements such as diapers or bed pan". So, I got the camera and as they say history was made and so was this page!!!| New 25th March 2005 |
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anyone help with the name of the maker of this jacket (28-32)or where was
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What did Billy pay? $133.00 for the jacket. $50.00 for a new Humane Restraint belt (33). $ 50.00 for the pair of locking Posey nylon cuffs(34). How does he do it? | |
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OOOOOOOh, now that dirty dog !!! I had no
idea that this was about to happen!! Just
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Well look what B has got now! An Argentino Suit which was developed to used in place of a restraint blanket. The Argentino Suits permit a face up or face down position on a bed and actual use has shown that patients tend to fall asleep in the suit. I wonder if B has in these pictures? The suit provides generous limb movement and good blood circulation. and as you can see almost any area of the body can be rapidly accessed by undoing one of the zippers. Limbs can be released one at a time if needed. The suit is made from hypoallergenic 100% meshed nylon, 4 safety lock zippers, 4 nylon straps with 4 safety buckles. It does not have any keys or locks which the makers think is cool Thank you Billy for sending these pictures and good luck with your purchase! |
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Added 22/02/06
| The bed was on Ebay, I won it for $1000.00 USD. More than I wanted to spend but it is a one time investment, they are a bit rare and I don't think many hospitals use them any more, just like the restraints. Some people still use them for special needs patients. Yes you can get out of it , but it is a little tough and I added a cable lock and that makes it very secure ( can't chew that off). |
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More of B's Restraint Blanket collection shown HERE
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