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'''Cocoon sign''' is positive when a patient does not respond to any stimuli and remains wrapped in a cocoon of [[Peanuts|blankets]].<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/06/medical-team-cocoon/ Medical Team Unable to Penetrate Patient’s Protective Blanket Cocoon]</ref> Only techs and phlebotomists can penetrate the cocoon. Management of patients with a positive '''cocoon sign''' solely relies on [[Vital Signs|vital signs]], [[Chloride|lab findings]], and [[Radiology's Circle of Tests|imaging]].