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Emergency advice Check for Danger. Check for a Response. Open Airway. Check Breathing. Check Circulation. Treat the steps as needed.

If you're first on the scene of an incident, it may be useful to remember the DR(S) ABC acronym, as this stands for Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing and Circulation, as these six life-saving steps can be a significant help before the emergency services arrive.

CardioPulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - First Aid The seven steps of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) involve checking the scene and the person, calling 911 for assistance, opening the airway, checking for breathing, chest compressions, delivering rescue breaths, and repeating CPR steps.

Use the Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure (ABCDE) approach to assess and treat the patient. Do a complete initial assessment and re-assess regularly. Treat life-threatening problems before moving to the next part of assessment. Assess the effects of treatment.

A basic first aid kit may contain: plasters in a variety of different sizes and shapes. small, medium and large sterile gauze dressings. at least 2 sterile eye dressings. triangular bandages. crêpe rolled bandages. safety pins. disposable sterile gloves. tweezers.

Here is a list with the 8 most common injuries requiring first aid and what you can do when an accident like this occurs. Cut/Scrape. Burn: ... Insect Bite/Sting: ... Splinter: ... Sunburn: ... Nosebleed: ... Sprains, Strains, and Tears: Fractures:

DRSABCD stands for Danger, Response, Send, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation.

First-aid is the immediate care given to the victim of an accident or sudden illness before the arrival of a qualified expert. The purpose of First-aid is to preserve life, assist recovery, prevent aggravation and minimize complications at a later date with the help of such material as may be available.

Provide first aid management Remove any stingers. Wash bite or sting site. Apply ice or cold compresses. Treat serious reactions the same as snakebite. Monitor breathing. Be alert to allergic reaction. Look for MEDIC ALERT tag or emergency insect bite treatment kits on the casualty.