DRSABCD
This is the very first thing you should do when you see someone injured.
Danger
You should run this on a burn for at least 20 minutes.
Cool running water
This is what you do if someone is having a seizure.
Protect them from injury and do not hold them down
If someone falls and has a broken arm, you should do this.
Immobilise it and don’t move them unnecessarily
The Australian emergency phone number.
000
The step where you check if the person responds by talking to them or shaking their shoulder.
Response
This is the danger when a burn is on the hands or face and requires special attention.
Airway burns
This is a sign that someone may have alcohol poisoning.
Pale skin, vomiting, unresponsive, or slow breathing
A snake bite victim should do this while waiting for help.
Keep them calm and still; apply pressure immobilisation if trained
The minimum number of chest compressions in a CPR cycle before giving 2 rescue breaths.
30
The step where you call 000 and ask for help.
Send for Help
You should never do this to a burn.
Pop blisters or apply ice
If someone collapses and isn’t breathing, this is the step you start immediately.
CPR
A person who has been hit by a vehicle and is unresponsive should be checked for this first.
Danger / ensure area is safe
The type of first aid you should give for a minor burn.
Cool running water + cover loosely
The step where you make sure the person can breathe properly.
Airway/Breathing
If there is a fire in a house, your first action is to do this.
Remove yourself and others from danger
This should be checked for when someone might have a serious allergic reaction.
Difficulty breathing, swelling, or hives
This is the safest position to leave someone who is unresponsive but breathing.
Recovery position
The reason first aid is important for young people.
It can save lives, prevent complications, and help in emergencies before help arrives
Scenario: You arrive at a collapsed person in the park, no one else is around. What is the first step you take?
Check Danger / ensure area is safe
Scenario: Your friend spills hot oil on their arm while cooking alone. After danger is assessed, what should you do first?
Cool the burn under running water and remove constricting items (rings, watches)
Scenario: You find a friend after a party, barely conscious and vomiting repeatedly. What’s your first priority?
Check Danger, Response, and send for help while monitoring breathing
Scenario: Your friend is mountain biking and gets bitten by a snake. You are 5 km from the car park. What should you do?
Keep them calm and still, call 000, and apply pressure immobilisation if trained
Scenario: You are the only one home when a neighbour calls asking for help for a friend who has fainted. You remember DRSABCD. What should you do first?
Check Danger, Response, and send for help if needed