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Check for Danger
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10 seconds
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Recovery position
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30 compressions, 2 breaths
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30 compressions, 2 breaths (same ratio for all ages)
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4-5cm
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Location, Incident, Other services, No. of casualties, Extent of Injury, Location in detail
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The initial check carried out on a casualty – open the airway and check breathing
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A more detailed check on a casualty for bleeding, burns, broken bones etc.
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Lean them forward, instruct to cough, give 5 back blows and then 5 abdominal thrusts
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Pale face, clammy skin, rapid shallow breathing
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Treat the cause of the shock then lay the casualty down with legs raised, warm and reassure
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60-80 per minute
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Almost 2 compressions per second (rate of 100 per minute)
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Approx 16%
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Bleeding arm
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Give them a sugary drink then something more substantial like a sandwich, rice or pasta
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If possible use hypo-allergenic plasters and ask if the casualty has any relevant allergies
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RIDDOR – Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence Regulations
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Anyone can fill in the accident book
