Primary Survey And Management Of Unresponsive Casualty

Question 1

What acronym do you follow when doing a primary survey

Answer 1

DR ABC

Question 2

D

Answer 2

Danger

Check for danger to ensure you are not putting yourself at harm

Question 3

Response

Answer 3

Response:

Introduce yourself to check whether the casualty is responsive or unresponsive.

Question 4

A

Answer 4

Airways

Open up airways to ensure breathing is not restricted.

Question 5

B

Answer 5

Breathing

Find out whether they are breathing and if not cor can be given.

Question 6

C

Answer 6

Circulation

Check for pulse and wounds to ensure that severe bleeding is not left untreated.

Question 7

Step 1

Answer 7

Kneel beside the casualty and remove any bulky objects from their pockets. Quickly check for injuries. Remove their glasses.

Question 8

Step 2

Answer 8

Make sure that both of the casualty’s legs are straight.

Question 9

Step 3

Answer 9

Place the arm closest to you at a right angle to the casualty’s body.

Question 10

Step 4

Answer 10

Bring the other arm across the casualty’s chest and hold the back of their hand against their cheek on your side. Do not let go of their hand.

Question 11

Step 5

Answer 11

Lift their furthest leg from just above the knee and pull it up, keeping their foot flat on the ground. Do not let go of their leg.

Question 12

Step 6

Answer 12

Pull on their leg while supporting their head. Roll the casualty towards you until they are lying on their side.

Question 13

Step 7

Answer 13

Position the upper leg to stop the casualty from rolling on to their front.

Question 14

Step 8

Answer 14

Reopen the airway. Ensure that the hand under their cheek is positioned so that the head remains facing slightly down and towards the floor, and the airway stays open.

Question 15

Step 9:

Answer 15

Dial 999 or 112 for an ambulance, if this has not been done already.