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Table 1 Frequency of nociceptive procedures observed in the ICU

From: Validation of the Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool-Neuro in brain-injured adults in the intensive care unit: a prospective cohort study

Nociceptive procedures

1st data set

2nd data setb

Frequency (n)

Frequency (n)

Turning

211

81

Endotracheal suctioning

29

7

Mouth suctioning/care

16

5

Repositioning

14

1

Mobilization/physiotherapy

9

1

Parenteral injection/IV insertion

9

8

Blood draw

8

0

Dressing change

7

3

Finger prick

5

0

Arterial/central line removal

4

0

Drain removal

3

1

Nasogastric tube/Dobhoff insertion

3

0

Endotracheal tube removal

2

0

Other common ICU proceduresa

9

1

Total

329

108

  1. aExamples: Codman catheter insertion, manipulation of affected limb, collar care
  2. bA second data collection was conducted with participants who experienced a change in their level of consciousness during their participation in this study