CPSS
Medical abbreviation · Emergency Medicine
| Stands for | Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
CPSS stands for Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale, an emergency medicine abbreviation.
Quick EMS stroke screen that checks facial droop, arm drift and abnormal speech. Any one abnormal finding raises suspicion of stroke.
Example: CPSS positive: R facial droop and R arm drift; stroke alert called.
Usage notes
Developed at the University of Cincinnati in the 1990s, adapted from the NIH Stroke Scale. Other prehospital tools include LAPSS and scales that estimate large vessel occlusion, such as RACE. Early notification lets hospitals prepare imaging and treatment.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.