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Learn the first aid method of DRSABCD
- D anger – always check the danger to you, any bystanders and then the injured or ill person. Make sure you do not put yourself in danger when going to help another person.
- R esponse – is the person conscious? Do they respond when you talk to them, touch their hands or squeeze their shoulder?
- S end for help – call your respective place helpline number for para medics. Don’t forget to answer the questions asked by the operator.
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A of DRSABCD
- A irway – Is the person’s airway clear? Is the person breathing?
- If the person is responding, they are conscious and their airway is clear, assess how you can help them with any injury.
- If the person is not responding and they are unconscious, you need to che...
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To save a life when needed
- Some knowledge of basic first aid could mean the difference between life and death.
- Consider doing a first aid course, so that you will be able to manage if someone is injured or becomes ill.
- CPR is a life-saving skill that everyone should learn.
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B of DRSABCD
- B reathing – check for breathing by looking for chest movements (up and down). Listen by putting your ear near to their mouth and nose. Feel for breathing by putting your hand on the lower part of their chest. If the person is unconscious but breathing, turn them onto their ...
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C of DRSABCD
- C PR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) – if an adult is unconscious and not breathing, make sure they are flat on their back,then place the heel of one hand in the centre of their chest and your other hand on top. Press down firmly and smoothly (compressing to one third of the...
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D of DRSABCD
- D efibrillator – for unconscious adults who are not breathing, apply an automated external defibrillator (AED) if one is available. An AED is a machine that delivers an electrical shock to cancel any irregular heart beat (arrhythmia), in an effort get the normal heart beatin...
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