Which AVPU category applies when a patient responds only to painful stimulus?
QUESTION
What is the primary purpose of checking pupil size and reactivity in the field?
QUESTION
What is the purpose of a prehospital stroke scale (for example, FAST or CPSS)?
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ANSWER
To rapidly screen for stroke and expedite stroke-system activation. These scales enable quick detection of stroke signs, facilitating timely transport to specialized care centers.