DRSABCD
Action Plan
DRSABCD
ENSURE THE AREA IS SAFE FOR YOU, OTHERS AND THE PATIENT
R=RESPONSE
CHECK FOR RESPONSE-ask the patients name, squeeze their shoulders
-IF THERE IS NO RESPONSE
-Send for help
-IF THERE IS RESPONSE
-Make the patient comfortable
-Check the patient for injuries
-Monitor the patients response
S=SEND FOR HELP
-CALL TRIPLE ZERO(000) for an
ambulance or ask another person to make the call.
A=AIRWAY
-OPEN THE PATIENTS MOUTH-if foreign material is present:
-Place the patient in the recovery position
-Clear the patients with fingers
OPEN THE PATIENTS AIRWAY by tilting their head with their chin lift up
B=BREATHING
-CHECK IF THE PATIENT IS BREATHING-look, listen and feel.
-IF THE PATIENT IS NOT BREATHING NORMALLY
-Start CPR
-IF THE PATIENT IS BREATHING NORMALLY
-Place the patient in the recovery position
-Monitor the patients breathing
-Manage the patients injuries
-Treat the patient for shock
C=CARDIO PULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR)
-START CARDIO PULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) 30 CHEST COMPRESSIONS
2BREATHES
-Continue CPR until help arrives
or patient recovers
D=DEFIBRILLATION
APPLY DEFIBRILLATOR if available and follow voice prompts