plan action
HEALTH
DRS ABCD plan action
Ensure the area is safe for yourself, others and the patients.
RESPONSE
Ask name- squeeze shoulder
No answer Response Response
- Send for help. .make comfortable
- monitor injuries
- check for injuries
SEND FOR HELP
call triple zero(000)for an ambulance or ask another person to make call.
AIRWAY
open mouth-if foreign materials is present:
- place in the recovery position
- clear airway with fingers
open airway by tilting head with chin lift.
BREATHING
check for breathing-look,listen and feel.
not normal breathing normal breathing
- start CPR .place in recovery position
- monitor injuries
- manage injuries
- treat for shock
CPR
start CPR-30 chest compression:2 breaths
continue CPR until help arrives or patient recovers.
DEFIBRILLATION
apply defibrillation if available and follow voice prompts
DANGER.danger,danger,danger,danger,danger,danger
CHOKING
If coughing doesn't remove the blockage call 000 (ambulance)
If unsuccessful,bend casualty well forward and give up to 5 sharp blows between the shoulder blades.Check to see if the obstruction has been relieved after each back blow.