



Check if airway is clear by tilting head and lifting chin. Check their Airway: Open the patient’s mouth.Ask a bystander for help to bring an AED. Send for Help: Call Triple Zero (000) for an ambulance.Ask loudly “Are you alright? What’s your name?” Check for Response: Squeeze shoulders of the patient.Check for Danger: Ensure the area is safe for yourself, others and the patient before proceeding.The acronym DRS ABCD (or Doctor’s ABCD) is commonly used to help you remember what to do during a medical emergency.

Make sure you also have the NSW Ambulance CPR Chart in a visible spot in your workplace, home, recreational area and pool.
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In this video, an accredited CPR instructor from Response for Life explains how to perform CPR following the DRSABCD action plan. If you are untrained, immediately call Triple Zero (000) and the Operator will provide step-by-step CPR instructions until help arrives. Without CPR, it only takes a few minutes before brain injury can occur due to a lack of oxygen. There is typically enough oxygen still in the blood to keep the brain and organs supported for a short time, but it isn’t circulating unless CPR is performed. If you are unsure or afraid to perform CPR, remember that it’s always better to try than to do nothing at all. In an emergency situation, for example a heart attack or near drowning, CPR can keep blood circulating through the body, delivering vital oxygen to the brain and other organs. It involves hard and fast chest compressions, and it can be performed by both untrained and trained bystanders. CPR is performed when someone has stopped breathing, or their heartbeat has stopped. CPR is a lifesaving technique that can be used in emergency situations. What is CPR?ĬPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This information is not a substitute for proper CPR training by an accredited organisation. Always call Triple Zero (000) for emergency assistance in Australia.
