AVPU

AVPU
a system for assessing the depth of unconsciousness: A=alert; V=voice responses present; P=pain responses present; U=unresponsive. It is useful for judging the severity of head injury and the need for specialized neurosurgical assistance before proceeding to formal evaluation by the Glasgow scoring system.

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