DRSABCD

Question 1

What is the most widely used action plan for emergency situations like car accidents?

Answer 1

The DRSABCD action plan

Question 2

In emergency situations, a set of priorities are needed in order to __________

Answer 2

address the most life-threatening injuries first (e.g. prioritise compromised breathing over broken bones)

Question 3

What does DRSABCD stand for?

Answer 3

(Each letter is an aspect of first aid and is listed in order of priority)
Danger
Response
Send for help
Airway
Breathing
Compressions (CPR)
Defibrillation

Question 4

What does the Danger step of DRSABCD involve?

Answer 4

Check for and remove any danger to yourself, bystanders, and the casualty

Question 5

What does the Response step of DRSABCD involve?

Answer 5

Check the casualty’s level of consciousness (e.g. loudly asking questions like ‘Can you hear me?’). If the casualty:
- responds, check for other injuries & control serious bleeding
- doesn’t respond, continue with SABCD

Question 6

What does the Send for help step of DRSABCD involve?

Answer 6

Call 000 from any fixed line or mobile phone once you determine the casualty is unconscious

Question 7

What does the Airway step of DRSABCD involve?

Answer 7

Open the casualty’s mouth and check for any foreign matter, removing if needed, then clear the airway; can be done by gently supporting jaw and tilting chin forward

Question 8

What does the Breathing step of DRSABCD involve?

Answer 8

Look, listen and feel for signs of life (e.g. chest rising, wheezing/coughing, breath, etc.); if the casualty is not breathing, 000 must be dialed and CPR should commence immediately

Question 9

What does the Compressions (CPR) step of DRSABCD involve?

Answer 9

CPR is a combination of rescue breaths & chest compressions, effectively keeping the patient alive by oxygenating the blood & providing blood circulation until more advanced life support arrives

Question 10

What does the Defibrillation step of DRSABCD involve?

Answer 10

Defibrillation can be performed by qualified rescue personnel like paramedics if the casualty is still not breathing. Some first aid courses teach how to use a defibrillator as part of CPR training; public places like airports & shopping centres have automated external defibrillators available