>The "ABC" of airway, breathing, circulation they taught us may not be current advice.
replyhttps://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/resources/articles/abc...
Some experts believe that some situations may see better outcomes if circulation is prioritized over respiration. Most experts agree that it is still best to teach ABC.
> The "ABC" of airway, breathing, circulation they taught us may not be current advice.
replyThe version taught in Australian first aid classes is DRSABCD: check for (D)anger, check for patient (R)esponse, (S)end for help, (A)irway, (B)reathing, (C)irculation.
Part of the reason they teach "ABC" is it is simple and easy to remember, especially in an emergency. I've reread DRSABCD a dozen times now and I guarantee I will have forgotten it in a few minutes. And not to call you out, but even you missed (D)efibrillation...
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