First Aid

What does the acronym DRSABCDEF stand for in First Aid situations?

Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillator, Extra Bleeding, Fractures.

What is the first step in the DRSABCDEF action plan?

Assess Danger to yourself, bystanders, and the patient.

What is the purpose of the COWS acronym?

To assess a patient's response: Can you hear me, can you see me, wiggle your toes, squeeze my hand.

How should you open a patient's airway if there is no foreign material present?

Leave the patient in the position found and open the airway by tilting the head back with a chin lift.

What is the CPR compression ratio for adults and children?

30 compressions to 2 breaths.

What should you do before using a defibrillator?

Ensure the patient is dry, clear the area of dangers and bystanders, and ensure no one is in contact with the patient during the shock.

What are the signs and symptoms of excessive bleeding?

Excess blood on the skin surface, faintness, dizziness, confusion, pale skin, nausea, and loss of consciousness.

What is a Greenstick fracture?

A small, slender crack in the bone, generally occurring in children.

What is the correct position for a patient with a nosebleed?

Sitting down with their head slightly forward.

What are the steps for treating an asthma emergency?

Sit the person upright, give 4 puffs of a blue/grey reliever puffer, wait 4 minutes, and call for an ambulance if no improvement.

What should be done immediately after a snake bite?

Follow DRSABCD, call for an ambulance, immobilize the limb, and apply an elasticized bandage.