DRSABCD
What does the D stand for?
Danger
What is an AED?
What is CPR?
What is a GP?
General practioner / doctor.
What are your rights as a health consumer?
Safe medication / GP Access / right to refuse treatment
What does the R stand for?
Response
Where do you place the pads?
On the chest
What is first aid?
First aid is what you do to help an injured or sick person immediately after an event
What does confidential mean?
Can a doctor post pictures of a patients surgery online?
Only if they have consent
What does the S stand for?
Send for help
Who can use an AED?
Name two types of sling
Arm sling and elevation sling.
How do people in remote areas access health services?
Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Can a doctor operate on someone unconscious?
Only in an emergency.
What does the A stand for and what do you do?
Airway
What should you make sure when the AED is analyzing?
No one touches the body.
What is the difference between arm sling and elevation sling?
Arm sling holds forearm horizontal or slightly raised. Elevation sling supports forearm and hand in raised position.
How do we know RFDS is an effective service?
What illnesses or health issues in particular do men seem to be avoiding help?
Depression and PTSD
What does the C stand for and what do you do to give it?
CPR. Press with heel of hands on centre of the chest. 30 chest compressions and 2 breaths. Push atleast 2 inches deep.
What should you do after the shocks to the body?
Continue CPR.
How do you check circulation?
Press the finger for 5 seconds.
What year did RFDS start?
1912
A health consumer is anyone who has used, currently uses, or will use health care services. Being critical means being aware and judging for yourself