D.R.S.A.B.C.D
Danger - Response - Send - Airway - Breathing - CPR - Defib.
ACTION PLAN
DANGER
Ensure the area is safe for yourself, others and the patient
Fire
Fire could cause smoke inhalation and burns
Flood
Flood can cause rapid and dangerous waters
Chemicals
A chemical plant or chemicals present could cause irritations or rashes
RESPONSE
Check for response
- Ask name
- Squeeze shoulders
Response
- Make comfortable
- Monitor response
No response
- Continue with D.R.S.A.B.C.D
SEND for help
Call triple zero (000) for an ambulance or ask another person to make the call
AIRWAY
Open mouth
- If foreign material present:
- 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
CPR
Start CPR
- 30 chest compressions : 2 breaths
Continue CPR until help arrives or patient recovers
DEFIBRILLATION
Apply defibrillator if available and follow voice prompts