How do you assess a patient's level of consciousness? The tool we use to assess the level of consciousness isthe Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). This tool is used at the bedside in conjunction with other clinical observations and it allows us to have a baseline and ongoing measurement of the l...
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...
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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...