others • the casualty. • Remember, you cannot help others if you become a casualty. Check for a Response is the casualty conscious? – If the casualty appears unconscious, check this by shouting. Ask, you hear me? Open your eyes.” • “Can Gently shake their shoulders (do not move head or neck). • If there is A RESPONSE and there is no further danger, leave the casualty in the position found and summon help if needed. Treat any condition found and monitor their vital signs (level of response, pulse and breathing). Continue monitoring until help arrives or the casualty recovers. If is NO RESPONSE, shout for help (three times) then follow the ABC procedure below. ABC procedure A Airway – If possible leave the casualty in the position found and open the airway. Open the airway by placing one hand on the casualty’s forehead and gently tilting the head back. Lift the chin using two fingers only. This will move the casualty’s tongue away from the back of the mouth. Check the mouth for obstructions. B Breathing – Spend no more than 10 seconds checking to see if the casualty is breathing normally: Look to see if the chest is rising and falling, listen for breathing. • Feel for breath against your cheek. •
• others • the casualty. Remember, you cannot help others if you become a casualty. Check for a Response – is the casualty conscious? If the casualty appears unconscious, check this by shouting. • Ask, “Can you hear me? Open your eyes.” • Gently shake their shoulders (do not move head or neck). If there is A RESPONSE and there is no further danger, leave the casualty in the position found and summon help if needed. Treat any condition found and monitor their vital signs (level of response, pulse and breathing). Continue monitoring until help arrives or the casualty recovers. If is NO RESPONSE, shout for help (three times) then follow the ABC procedure below. ABC procedure A – Airway If possible leave the casualty in the position found and open the airway. Open the airway by placing one hand on the casualty’s forehead and gently tilting the head back. Lift the chin using two fingers only. This will move the casualty’s tongue away from the back of the mouth. Check the mouth for obstructions. B – Breathing Spend no more than 10 seconds checking to see if the casualty is breathing normally: • Look to see if the chest is rising and falling, listen for breathing. • Feel for breath against your cheek.