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AVPU Scale

Rapid level-of-consciousness assessment: Alert, Voice, Pain, Unresponsive.

Written for clinicians. If you're a parent or patient, don't act on these numbers — talk to your child's doctor.

Inputs

FieldUnitNotes
Best response — –

FAQ

What is the AVPU Scale?

Rapid level-of-consciousness assessment: Alert, Voice, Pain, Unresponsive.

What inputs does the AVPU Scale need?

Best response.

Related guides

AVPU Scale: Rapid Level-of-Consciousness Assessment in Children

The AVPU scale — Alert, Voice, Pain, Unresponsive — for rapid pediatric consciousness assessment, how 'P' maps to roughly GCS 8 and airway risk, and when to switch to GCS.

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