DRSABCD, COWS, STOP Flashcards
1
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DRSABCD
what does DRSABCD stand for?
A
d - danger
r - response
s- send for help
a - airway
b - breathing
c - CPR
d - defibrillator
2
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COWS
what does COWS stand for?
A
c - can you hear me?
o - open your eyes
w - what’s your name?
s - squeeze my hand
3
Q
STOP
what does STOP stand for?
A
s - stop
t - talk
o - observe
p - preserve
4
Q
DRSABCD
when do you use DRSABCD
A
- primary survey (when casualty is unconscious or not breathing normally)
- priroty assessment
5
Q
DRSABCD
danger
A
- remove any danger from yourself, others followed by the casualty
6
Q
DRSABCD
response
A
- check for a response from the casualty
- this will determine if the casualty is conscious or not
- use COWS
7
Q
DRSABCD
send for help
A
- dial 000 or the appropriate number
- if there’s a bystander, ask them to call instead of you
8
Q
DRSABCD
airway
A
- check their airway is clear
- roll casualty into recovery position if airway is blocked by a liquid
- otherwise, tilt head backwards using the pistol grip
9
Q
DRSABCD
breathing
A
- check to see their breathing: look, hear and feel
- if casualty is breathing, roll into recovery position
- if not, roll onto their back and give 2 initial breaths
10
Q
DRSABCD
CPR
A
- 30 compressions followed by 2 breaths
- this changes depending on the person
- if infant, give 2 light puffs of air, if child, give 2 half breaths and if adult, if 2 full breaths
- if infant, use 2 fingers, if child, use one hand, if adult use 2 hands
11
Q
DRSABCD
defibrillator
A
- if defib is avaliable, dismount it and follow the instructions
12
Q
STOP
when is STOP used?
A
- for athletes
- during a sporting game/match
13
Q
STOP
stop`
A
- stop the athlete from moving
- stop the game if necessary
14
Q
STOP
talk
A
- talk to the injured athlete
- ask question about the injury and how it occurred
15
Q
STOP
observe
A
- closely monitor and observe the athlete
- is there any swelling?, tenderness with touch?
