Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Bed Rest

Confinement of an individual to bed for therapeutic or experimental reasons.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Confinement of an individual to bed for therapeutic or experimental reasons.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Bedrest
  • Bed Rests
  • Bedrests
  • Rest, Bed
  • Rests, Bed

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with IMMOBILIZATION: TN 166

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History Note

77

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Previous Indexing

  • Immobilization (1966-1976)
  • Rest (1966-1976)

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Tree Number

  1. E02w.075w

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NLM Classification

WB 545

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Bed Rest. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001510. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001510
  2. Bed Rest. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bed_rest
  3. Bed Rest. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q850197