DRSABCD
What does DRSABCD stand for?
Danger, Response, Send, Airway, Breathing, Compression, Defibrillation.
How many compressions are recommended before giving rescue breaths to the patient?
30.
How do we treat a suspected upper/lower arm injury?
Arm/Elevation Sling.
What does Hyperthermia refer to?
A condition where an individual's body temperature is elevated beyond normal.
What is the emergency number for Fire, Ambulance and Police in Australia?
000
In reference to the D (Danger) of DRSABCD, what 3 groups/people do we need to remove from Danger?
Yourself. Others. Victim.
To ensure you are completing compressions at the correct pace, how many compressions should you give every 1 minute?
Approx. 100.
To what type of injury would we apply a Splint?
Suspected bone break/fracture.
What does it mean is someone is diagnosed with Anaphylaxis?
They have a severe allergy to something.
What is First Aid?
Initial treatment given before medical help arrives.
If a victims upper airway is blocked, how we do safely unblock it?
Use the victims own fingers to scoop out blockage.
What does CPR stand for?
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation.
What do you need to remember when applying a split in regards to the injury?
Do not cover injured area with bandages.
What should you do immediately to treat a minor burn? How long should you do it for?
Run it under running water for 20 minutes.
What is the text number for emergency services in Australia if you are unable to call?
106
In regards to the R (Response) of DRSABCD - What does the acronym COWS stand for?
Can you hear me? Open your eyes. Whats your name? Squeeze my hand.
Explain the 3 reasons you should stop administering CPR to a patient.
1. If they return to consciousness.
2. If you can not physically continue.
3. When medical help arrives.
What are the 2 reasons we apply a bandage to a wound?
Reduce infection and promote blood clotting.
When assessing an unconscious victim with DRSABCD, what do you do if you unconscious but breathing normally?
Place victim in the recovery position and monitor.
Describe the purpose of CPR?
Force oxygenated blood flowing through the body and to the brain.
If someone has been stabbed with a knife, what first aid should you apply and when should you remove the object?
Doughnut Bandage and not at all.