DRSABCD Action Plan
In an emergency call triple zero (000) for an ambulance
© St John Ambulance Australia. St John encourages first aid training as this information is not a substitute for first aid training.
D
DANGER
Ensure the area is safe for yourself, others an the patient
R
RESPONSE
Check for response
- Ask name
- Squeeze shoulders
No Response
- Sen for Help
Response
- Make Comfortable
- Check for injuries
- Monitor response
S
SEND for help
Call Triple Zero (000) for an ambulance
OR ask another person to make the call
A
AIRWAY
Open Mouth
If foreign material present
- Place in the recovery position
- clear airway with fingers
open airway by tilting her with chin lift
B
BREATHING
Check for Breathing - Look, Listen an feel
Not Normal Breathing
- Start CPR
Normal Breathing
- place in recovery position
- Monitor Breathing
- Manage Injuries
- Treat for shock
C
CPR
Start CPR - 30 Chest compressions : 2 Breaths
Continue CPR Until Help Arrives or Patient Recovers
D
DEFIBRILLATION
Apply defibrillator if possible an follow Voice Prompts
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