DRSABCD
Martyn's DRSABCD
Action plan
Ensure the area is safe for yourself, others and the patient
R RESPONSE
Check for response- ask name- squeeze shoulders
No response Response
* send for help. * make comfortable
* check for injuries
* monitor response
S SEND for help.
Call triple '000' for an ambulance
Or ask another person to make the call
A AIRWAY
Open mouth- if foreign material is present:
* place in the recovery position
* clear airway with fingers
B BREATHING
Check for breathing- look, listen and feel.
Not normal breathing Normal breathing
* start CPR * place in recovery position
* monitor breathing
* manage injures
* treat for shock
C CPR
start CPR until help arrives or patient recovers
D DEFIBRILLATION
Apply defibrillator if available
and follow voice prompts
Defibrillator
use it only when needed
Call '000' for help
'000' for police,ambulance and fire birgade
CPR
the most important