DRS ABCD Action Plan
D R S A B C D
DANGER
RESPONSE
Check for danger.
Ensure the surroundings are safe for you, bystanders and the patient.
Check the person’s responsiveness. Can you hear me? Open Your Eyes? What’s your name?
YES
NO
Make them comfortable Monitor Check for injuries
SEND
Call 000 Get help from people around. Leave the phone on speaker if alone.
AIRWAY
Open the person’s mouth and check for foreign material.
Place on their back Tilt head and lift chin Keep airway open
NO
BREATHING
NO
Place on their back Start CPR
CPR 30
YES
Place on their side Allow the block to drain Clear the block with fingers
Check for breathing.
Look, listen and feel for signs of breathing.
YES
Place on their side in the recovery position
Give the patient 30 chest compressions followed by 2 breaths.
2
Repeat until: Help arrives Person breaths You’re unable to continue
DEFIBRILLATOR Use a defibrillator if CPR is required. Immediately apply once CPR is commenced and follow it’s instructions.