DRS ABCD
What is it?
DRS ABCD is a first aid method, vital in the aid of assessing whether a patient has any life-threatening conditions and if any first aid is necessary. It is an Acronym that stands for a series of steps that you perform in the event of an emergency. What are the steps? D anger: to yourself to the victim to bystanders R esponse: Can you hear me? Open your eyes. What is your name? Squeeze my hand. S end for help: Call 000 if needed A irways: If foreign Material is present, place in recovery position. Clear Airways with fingers. B reathing: Look Listen Feel C irculation: Check if the victim has a pulse. D efibrillation: Apply defibrillator if available or needed. |
How do you Perform it?