DRSABCD Flow Chart

Each letter of the acronym DRSABCD represents the next action in this step-by-step plan for basic life support.
Each letter of the acronym DRSABCD represents the next action in this step-by-step plan for basic life support.

DRSABCD is a strategy used when responding to a medical emergency.

Each letter of the acronym DRSABCD represents the next action in this step-by-step plan for basic life support.

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Check out the Australia Wide First Aid DRSABCD action plan flow chart below. Our charts can be downloaded and printed in A2 size or smaller.

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DRSABCD Basic life support for adults, children and infants

See the article What is DRSABCD? for more information.

Alternatively, browse through our First Aid Chart resource library.

Other First Aid Resources

To become even more familiar with DRSABCD, check out the video below:

You might also find the following resources useful for learning how to confidently deliver effective first aid and CPR:

And don't forget to head to the CPR Library for even more information, guides and downloadable resources.

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