Firstly check for Danger,Response,Airway,Breathing and Circulation
This is a 5 point plan used to approach a casualty in a first air situation. D = Danger, Check for danger to self, others and casualty. R = Response, Is the casualty conscious? A = Airway, Check the casualty's airway is clear. B = Breathing, Is the casualty breathing? C = Circulation, Do they have a pulse?
You can check for unconsciousness by gently shaking the casualty and calling their name. If they do not respond, try tapping their shoulder or pinching their skin. Look for any signs of movement, breathing, or response to stimuli.
assess situation for danger
well im in Australia and we use DRABC...they stand for: Danger- is there a danger to youself, bystanders or the casualty Response- does the casualty respond to any sort of communication between you and them Airway- does the casualty have a clear airway with no blockages Breathing- is casualty breathing Circulation- check casualties hands and feet, are they normal colour?
A - Airway Check that casualty's airway is clear B - Breathing Check if the casualty is breathing C - Circulation eg. Check if casualty has blood circulation, control any blood loss, etc
send for help check air ways open check for response check pules till head back gently and then start cpr untill medical help arrives :D hope that this helped
Look at the casualty's chest to see if it rises and falls.
Glasgow Coma Scale-GCS
Importance = Why we use first aid and its benefits as first response to the casualty Principles = What we do in accident situations to assist the casualty
Contact the policy provider
Treat any cause of shock which can be remedied (such as external bleeding),lay the casualty down, keeping the head low,raise and support the casualty's legs (be careful if suspecting a fracture),loosen tight clothing, braces, straps or belts, in order to reduce constriction at the neck, chest and waist,insulate the casualty from cold, both above and below. Contact the emergency service,check and record breathing, pulse and level of response. Be prepared to resuscitate the casualty if necessary