ABC of First Aid
ABC in first aid is abbreviation formed from Airway, Breathing and Circulation. When a victim falls unconscious, the first aider should check if the airway is open, if breathing is ongoing and that the pulse (Circulation) is there.
Application of ABC of First Aids
A simple acronym which helps every first aider to remember a set of instructions to follow in helping to provide care to traumatized victims of accidents is DR’S ABC.
The application of ABC of first aid, especially in the correct order, helps to save lives. Each letter of the word is an instruction about what to do. They are:
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