the Drabc procedure?

drabc

• D - danger
• R - response
• A - airway
• B - breathing
• C - circulation

D - Danger

• check to make sure there is no danger to anyone
• you cannot help the casualty if you become one yourself
• once area is safe you can help the casualty

R - response

• Is the casualty conscious or unconscious?
• if casualty is conscious, ask for their name 
• if casualty is unconscious, call for help

A - Airway

• Is the casualties airway clear of objects?
• Is airway open?
• it is essential to make sure it is open so that breathing is possible

B - breathing

• Is chest rising and falling?
• if the casualty is breathing, Check regularly for continued breathing
• if the casualty is not breathing, signal for help

C - circulation

• Can you feel a pulse?
• feel neck or inner wrist for pulse
• if no pulse, call for help