First Aid Primary Survey

First Aid Primary Survey

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will be able to perform a primary survey using the DRABC method. At the end of the lesson you will be able to safely assess a casualty for life-threatening conditions.

What do you already know about assessing a casualty in an emergency?

What is a Primary Survey?

Initial assessment for life-threatening injuries. Identifies critical conditions needing immediate attention.

The DRABC Method

A systematic approach: Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation.

Step 1: Danger

Ensure safety for rescuer and casualty. Assess the environment for hazards.

Step 2: Response

Check casualty's responsiveness. Call, tap, or shake to assess.

Step 3: Airway

Open the airway. Ensure it is clear to allow breathing.

Step 4: Breathing

Assess breathing. Look, listen, and feel for normal breathing.

Step 5: Circulation

Check for severe bleeding. Address any life-threatening injuries if breathing normally.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.