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1. Deep Painful Stimuli and Nipple Twisting

   georgescott6188 replied to georgescott6188's topic in General Nursing

   This was done to a female patient. There was marks left bruising significant I might add. The hospital says it is an acceptable form of testing for LOC, citing a textbook from 1980 as its source. I am...

2. Painful Stimuli

   georgescott6188 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   I am doing some research on the above subject. I am under the impression that this is no longer an acceptible practise. Does anyone have any information supporting this? I would greatly appreciate any...

3. Neuro ICU - "how to test for pain response in comatose individuals

   georgescott6188 replied to janwebsa's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

   I looking for info/research on the nipple twist. This was recently performed on a patient in the local hospital. From what I read it is no longer an acceptible practise. Any and all info would be...

4. Deep Painful Stimuli and Nipple Twisting

   georgescott6188 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I recently encountered a situation where a patient had her nipple twisted to test for Deep Painful Stimuli. I read several articles, most of which state that this no longer an acceptible practise, and...