Unconcious Casualty - Emergency Response | |
D: DANGER: Assess the situation and ensure safety of yourself, the casualty and others R: RESPONSE Check the casualty's response: SHAKE AND SHOUT A: AIRWAY Turn Casualty on side and clear Airway N.B. CAUTION IF SUSPECTED SPINAL INJURY B: BREATHING Open mouth, tilt head back, extend jaw and listen for breathing. IF NOT BREATHING: COMMENCE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH 5 BREATHS IN 10 SECONDS C: CIRCULATION Check for pulse at neck or wrist IF NO PULSE: COMMENCE CARDIAC MASSAGE 15 COMPRESSIONS EACH 10 SECONDS REPEAT COMPRESSIONS REPEAT BREATHS etc ONCE RECOVERED, PLACE ON LEFT SIDE AND CALL AMBULANCE |