DRSABCD is a concise emergency response guide:

‼️ D - Danger: Check for potential hazards to yourself and others before assisting.

‼️ R - Response: Assess the person's consciousness by talking to them or touching them.

‼️ S - Send for help: Dial emergency services (e.g. 000) and answer operator questions.

‼️ A - Airway: Confirm clear airway and breathing; address injuries if conscious.

‼️ B - Breathing: Check for breathing and provide CPR if needed.

‼️ C - CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation): 30 compressions and two breaths.

‼️ D - Defibrillator: The use of an AED (if available) following instructions.

According to recent research conducted by the Australian Red Cross, an overwhelming majority of Australians are in favour of mandatory first aid training in high schools, coinciding with the #EducateResuscitate’s primary goal. The survey, which involved 1013 respondents, found that a staggering 88% of Australians believe that first aid training should be a compulsory part of the high school curriculum.

Furthermore, the study also reveals that adults are not exempt from this expectation. Approximately 70% of Australians surveyed expressed the desire for first aid knowledge to be integrated into the driver's license application process. This demonstrates a widespread belief in the importance of equipping both young people and adults with essential first aid skills!

Click the link in the bio to view resources on where to obtain your First Aid and CPR certifications.

(Data retrieved from The Red Cross AU and The West Australian.)