Do you recall DRSABC?

What does "D" in DRSABC stand for?

• Dilemma

• Danger

• Divert

• Drag

Answer explanation

The first step is to check for DANGER - Is it safe for you to approach the casualty? Is it a safe place for you to carry on with the rest of first aid?

What does "R" in DRSABC stand for?

• Recognise

• Ready

• Rescue

• Response

Answer explanation

Next, tap on the shoulders of the casualty to test for his/her RESPONSE while asking if he/she is okay. See if the casualty is still able to respond to external stimuli.

What does "S" in DRSABC stand for?

• Shout

• Scout

• Scurry

• Slide

Answer explanation

SHOUT for help so that you can get the attention of other people to assist in your first aid effort. You should not be alone in this life-saving effort!

What does "A" in DRSABC stand for?

• Agonise

• Assess

• Analyse

• AED

Answer explanation

Check if there is an AED near you. Grab it if it is <100m from where you are. An AED also significantly increases the chances of survival compared to just doing CPR.

What does "B" in DRSABC stand for?

• Breathing

• Beckon

• Beat

• Believe

Answer explanation

You now want to check if the casualty is still BREATHING. Put your ears near the mouth to see if there is any breath, while looking for any rise and fall of the chest.

What does "C" in DRSABC stand for?

• Cardiovascular

• Conduct

• Compressions

• Check

Answer explanation

If no breathing is present, start your chest COMPRESSIONS! This is how you render first aid using "DRSABC" for the purpose of CPR.