First Aid DRSABC

Checking for breathing

Checking for danger

Performing CPR

Using a defibrillator

After checking for danger

After checking for response

After checking for breathing

After using a defibrillator

To make sure they are conscious and can tell you what happened

To determine if they need CPR

To know if they need an AED

To see if they are breathing

Call 000 immediately

Perform rescue breaths only

Only perform chest compressions until help arrives

Use a defibrillator

• Shake the person and shout loudly

• Call for an ambulance immediately

• Start performing CPR right away

• Leave the scene to get help

• To ensure the person is comfortable

• To make sure the person is breathing properly

• To determine if the person can speak

• To look for any visible injuries

• Perform CPR

• Place them in the recovery position

• Send for help immediately

• Wait and observe

• To make sure the environment is safe for you and the injured person

• To assess the person’s medical needs

• To determine the severity of the injury

• To find out if there are other people around

• Your name and address only

• The location of the incident and the type of the emergency

• The type of injury only

• The person’s medical history

• Perform CPR immediately

• Place them in the recovery position

• Wait for medical help to arrive

• Check for injuries