Primary survey DRSABC

Question 1

Danger

Answer 1

check the area, make sure you are safe + so are the people around you

Question 2

Response

Answer 2

can the casualty hear you? can they open and close their eyes? are there any movements? do they respond to touch?

Question 3

Shout

Answer 3

for help, get someone to summon emergency services, tell them as much information as you can about the situation + casualty

Question 4

Airway

Answer 4

Is there a blockage in the throat or have they swallowed their tongue? is the head in a suitable position to allow breathing? care should be taken not be make anything worse but the airway must be cleared if it is blocked

Question 5

Breathing

Answer 5

can the casualty breathe clearly? once the airway is clear is there any other problems? the lungs for example

Question 6

Circulation

Answer 6

is there a pulse? is the heart beating? is the pulse weak/strong/racing?