DRS ABCD

Question 1

D

Answer 1

Dangers
- Danger to yourself, bystanders, patient

Question 2

R

Answer 2

Responsive
- Verbally & physically communicate
- Ask name, squeeze hands, etc
- If not = call for help
- If responsive = make comfortable, monitoring breathing and response

Question 3

S

Answer 3

Send for help
- Call 000

Question 4

A

Answer 4

Airway
- Open the mouth and check airway for foreign material
- If there is = place in recovery position and clear airway
- If not = leave in position
* Open airway by lifting the head back with a chin lift *

Question 5

B

Answer 5

Breathing
- Check: look, listen, feel for 10 seconds
- Not normal breathing = Ensure 000 is called and start CPR
- Normal breathing = Place in recovery position, monitor breathing

Question 6

C

Answer 6

CPR
- 30 compressions:2 breaths
- Continue until help arrives or patient starts breathing

Question 7

D

Answer 7

Defibrillator
- Follow the instructions