1 - DANGER

Check for signs of danger to you, to casualty and to others.
Make sure you do not place yourself or any bystanders in danger when assisting the casualty.

2 - RESPONSE

Talk & Touch
Is the casualty conscious?
Ask the casualty questions, squeeze casualty's shoulders and hands..

3 - SEND

Ask bystanders to assist if necessary.
In an emergency, call 000 and answer all the operator's questions.

4 - AIRWAY

Check and clear mouth. Gently tilt casualty's head and lift chin (do not do this for infants).
If required, roll casualty on side to clear airway.

5 - BREATHING

Check for signs of breathing.
Place in a stable recovery position.
Observe airway, if breathing, place casualty on their side. If not, commence CPR.

6 - CPR

If unresponsive and not breathing: 30 compressions / 2 breaths.

For Adults & Children over 1 year

• Compressions
  1 or 2 hands on the centre of the chest, compress 1/3 of chest depth.

• Breaths
  Tilt head, lift chin and give breaths.

Look for the rise and fall of the chest in between breaths.

 

For Infants (0 - 1 year)

• Compressions
  2 fingers on the centre of the chest. Compress 1/3 of chest depth.

• Breaths
  Don’t tilt head. Keep in neutral position, support jaw, cover mouth and nose. Look for the rise and fall of the chest in between breaths.

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Continue CPR until responsive or normal breathing returns. If normal breathing returns, place the casualty on their side and maintain an open airway. Closely monitor the casualty.

 

7 - DEFIBRILLATION

1. Attach A.E.D (Automated External Defibrillator) if available
2. Follow audio instructions