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“The Sternal Rub Woke Them Up”

Source: @stretch_pad When assessing a person’s level of consciousness in an emergency or clinical setting, healthcare providers often use central painful stimuli to determine responsiveness. These methods target areas of the body innervated by central nervous system pathways, ensuring that any reaction is a reliable indicator of brain activity rather than just a reflex from the spinal cord. Common techniques include: Sternal rub – Applying firm pressure with the knuckles to the center of the chest (sternum). This creates a deep, uncomfortable sensation that is difficult to ignore if the patient has any awareness. Trapezius squeeze – Pinching or squeezing the trapezius muscle at the top of the shoulder. This produces a strong painful stimulus that typically provokes movement or a facial grimace if the patient is responsive. Supraorbital pressure – Applying pressure with a thumb just above the eye, in the supraorbital notch where a nerve runs. This is highly uncomfortable and useful when other methods are not producing a response. These techniques are performed only after simpler methods—such as calling the patient’s name or gently shaking them—fail to get a response. The goal is not to cause harm, but to provide a strong enough stimulus to distinguish between an unconscious but responsive patient and one who is truly unresponsive. #firstaid #health #doctor