What does the PINCH ME acronym stand for in a clinical context?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18970141
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Abstract

The PINCH ME acronym stands for Pain, Infection, Nutrition, Constipation, Hydration, Medication, Environment, and is used as a mnemonic to assess causes of delirium, particularly in clinical settings.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology Patient Safety and Medication Errors

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN