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 and squeeze shoulders.
- No response-Continue DRSABCD
- Response-Make comfortable and monitor response
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 and clear airway with fingers.
Breathing
Check for breathing-look, listen, feel
- Not normal breathing-Start CPR
- Normal breathing-Place in recovery position and monitor breathing
CPR
Start CPR-30 chest compressions : 2 breaths
Continue CPR until help arrives or patient recovers