Primary survey DRSABC Flashcards
Danger
check the area, make sure you are safe + so are the people around you
Response
can the casualty hear you? can they open and close their eyes? are there any movements? do they respond to touch?
Shout
for help, get someone to summon emergency services, tell them as much information as you can about the situation + casualty
Airway
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
Breathing
can the casualty breathe clearly? once the airway is clear is there any other problems? the lungs for example
Circulation
is there a pulse? is the heart beating? is the pulse weak/strong/racing?