Emergency First Aid for Industry Quotes

“Assessing Level of Responsiveness: AVPU AVPU is an assessment tool that provides more in depth information about the casualty’s level of responsiveness. ALERT - When you approach a casualty and their eyes are open, they score an A for alert. The casualty will be able to answer simples questions and will know their name, where they are and the approximate time of day. VERBAL - If the casualty’s eyes are not open but they respond when spoken to they score a V (Voice) for responding to your voice. This person may not be able to communicate effectively or know where they are or the approximate time of day. PAIN - If the casualty does not respond to your voice but does respond when you apply a painful stimulus such as pinching them on the finger, they score a P (for PAIN). This person may move or make noise in response to pain but they will not communicate. UNRESPONSIVE - If the casualty does not respond to voice or pain, they score a U (Unresponsive).”
― St. John Ambulance Association, Emergency First Aid for Industry: Student Supplement