Measure level of consciousness (AVPU – Patient is Alert, responding to verbal stimuli, responds to pain, unconscious; GCS: Glascow Coma Score) Check pupil size and functioning response (make sure you document pupil size) Assess motor and sensory responses to all four limbs. Assess ability to w...
AVPU (pronounced as ave poo) or the AVPU scale — a tool used to assess the patient’s brain perfusion and function — describes a patient’s level of consciousness. All healthcare providers, including EMTs, doctors, nurses and paramedics, use AVPU to assess and monitor a patient’s br...
GO TO COURSE Why Is This Important? Theprimary surveywas made to assess patients and address life-threatening injuries rapidly. While not perfect, it addresses themost common and immediate causes of death within 5 areas. These causes include: ...
Assess consciousness. When checking for a concussion, it is important to know whether or not the victim is conscious and know his or her level of cognitive function. To check the consciousness of the victim, try the AVPU code:[8] A - Is the victim alert? - Does the victim watch you...