AEIOU TIPS

AEIOU TIPS

This is an acronym that lists the possible reasons someone might be unconscious or have an altered level of consciousness. It is important to remember this list so you can begin trying to rule each one out as you do your assessment until you find the cause so you can treat it.

A

Alcohol

E

Epilepsy

I

Infection

O

Opiates

U

Uremia

T

Trauma

I

Insulin

P

Poisoning

S

Stroke