DRSABCD action plan
In an emergency call triple zero (000) for an ambulance
Danger
Ensure the area is safe for yourself, others and the patient.
Response
Check for response - ask name - squeeze shoulders
Response - make comfortable - monitor response
No response - go to next step
Response - make comfortable - monitor response
No response - go to next step
SEND for help
Call triple zero (000) for an ambulance
or ask another person to make the call
or ask another person to make the call
Airway
Open mouth - if foreign material present
Place in recovery position
Clear airway with fingers
Place in recovery position
Clear airway with fingers
Breathing
Check for breathing - look, listen, feel
Normal breathing - place in recovery position - monitor breathing
Not normal breathing - start CPR
Normal breathing - place in recovery position - monitor breathing
Not normal breathing - start CPR
CPR
Start CPR - 30 chest compressions : 2 breaths
Continue CPR until help arrives
or patient recovers
Continue CPR until help arrives
or patient recovers
Defibrillation
Apply defibrillator if available
and follow voice prompts
and follow voice prompts