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AVPU Level of Response

A quick way to assess a casualty's level of consciousness: Alert, responds to Voice, responds to Pain, or Unresponsive.

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A memory aid, not medical training. In an emergency always dial 999 / 112 (or call/text 999 and ask for Mountain Rescue) as soon as it's safe to do so.
Level of ResponseAVPUAAlertFully awake, aware and responding normally to you.VVoiceResponds only when spoken to.PPainResponds only to a painful stimulus, e.g. a pinch or pressure.UUnresponsiveDoes not respond to voice or pain.Mountain CardsFirst-aid response scale

Use of this tool is offered on the condition of a donation to Severn Area Rescue Association.