Dr ABC

Dr A B C





D       DANGER


Check that there is no imminent danger to yourself of the casualty.

YOU, the First Aider are the number one priority


R       RESPONSE


Is the casualty responsive / conscious?


A      ALERT -  Are they alert – Check visually

V      VOICE  -  Speak to them, ask them questions

P      PAIN    -  Pinch their earlobe – do they respond?


U      UNCONSCIOUS??



A       AIRWAY


         Establish an airway by tilting the head back


B       BREATHING


         Check for Breathing by:


Listening

Watching for chest moving up and down


C      CIRCULATION


Check for PULSE


Either at the wrist or side of the neck



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