The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (abbreviated CPSS) is a system used to diagnose a potential stroke in a pre-hospital setting. It tests three signs for abnormal findings which may indicate that the patient is having a stroke.

What is the Cincinnati Stroke Scale and how do you use it?

The Cincinnati Stroke Scale is a scale used to diagnose the presence of a stroke in a patient. It tests three signs including facial droop, arm drift, and speech to find if patient is having a stroke and need more investigation.

How is the Cincinnati Stroke Scale score?

The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS) is a validated prehospital stroke screening tool that has been easily and widely adopted by all levels of EMS providers. The CPSS is scored from 0 to 3, with one point given for each of the following physical exam findings: facial droop, arm drift, and slurred speech.