Our First Aid procedure is the DRSABCD Action Plan

 

This Action Plan is a vital aid to the first aider in assessing whether the casualty has any lifethreatening conditions and if any immediate first aid is necessary. It is always important to call triple zero (000) for an ambulance as soon as possible.

 

D DANGER

Ensure the area is safe for yourself, others

and the patient

 

R RESPONSE

Check for response—ask name—

squeeze shoulders

 

S SEND for help

Call triple zero (000) for an ambulance

or ask another person to make the call

 

A AIRWAY

Open mouth—if foreign material present—

Place in recovery position

Clear airway with fingers

 

B BREATHING

Check for breathing—look, listen, feel

 

C CPR

Start CPR—

30 chest compressions : 2 breaths

Continue CPR until help arrives or patient

recovers

 

D DEFIBRILLATION

Apply defibrillator if available and follow

voice prompts