Basic Life Support DRSABCD Quiz

Study Notes

DRSABCD is a 7-step emergency action plan used for basic life support.
DRSABCD stands for Danger, Response, Send for help, Airways, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation.
DRSABCD is also known as the ‘primary survey’ and ‘basic life support flowchart’.
Causes of unconsciousness include stroke, fainting, heart attack, infantile, asphyxia, shock, poisons, head injury, epilepsy, and diabetes.
If the casualty responds by speaking or moving and appears conscious, leave them in the position in which you found them.
If the casualty does not respond, check for signs of breathing and a pulse.
If the casualty is not breathing, start CPR.
If the casualty is breathing but has no pulse, start CPR.
If an AED is available, use it after starting CPR.
If the casualty is breathing and has a pulse, monitor their condition and wait for emergency services to arrive.
If the casualty is breathing but has no pulse, continue CPR and monitor their condition.
If the casualty is not breathing and has no pulse, continue CPR and monitor their condition.
If multiple rescuers are present, ensure an ambulance has been called and someone has been sent to get equipment, e.g., AED.
If there are more than one rescuer present, swap the role of performing CPR approximately every 2 minutes to reduce fatigue.
When to stop CPR:
- The casualty regains a pulse and starts breathing.
- An ambulance arrives and takes over.
- You are exhausted and can no longer continue.
- The scene becomes unsafe.