DRSABCD and Dealing with Shock

What does "D" stand for?

• Disaster

• Danger

• Dress the wound

• Damage

What does "R" stand for?

• Response

• Race

• Resuscitate

• Ready

What does "S" stand for?

• Step back

• Speak clearly

• Send for help

• Stand the patient up

What does "A" stand for?

• Accident

• Airway

• Ambulance

• Ankles

What does "B" stand for?

• Brother

• Black out

• Broken

• Breathing

What does "C" stand for?

• Cortisone

• Clavicle

• Chest

• CPR

What does "D" stand for?

• Dandruff

• Doctor

• DNA

• Defibrillator

Break here and talk within the group about the DRSABCD principle

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

What is NOT a typical symptom of shock?

• Dizziness or nausea

• Anxiety or restlessness

• Energised or hyperactive

• Thirsty or short of breath

• Muscle weakness or feeling cold

What are common signs of shock? Choose 4

• Scratch on the leg or arm

• Cool, sweaty or pale skin

• Rapid breathing or rapid/weak pulse

• Falling out of consciousness or collapsing

• Vomiting