First Aid-Lesson 3-ARC, CRP and DRSABCD
ARC
ARC, the Australian Research Council, is a Commonwealth entity established as an independent body under the Australian Research Council Act 2001 and reports to the Minister for Education.
CPR and AED
More details of CPR and AED will be delivered in the unit HLTAID009.
According to the ARC guidelines, the term CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. According to the Australian Resuscitation Council, CPR training should be completed at least annually.
The correct hand position and depth of compression when performing CPR are the lower half of the sternum (breastbone) in the centre of the chest at the nipple line – 1/3 chest depth.
An AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is a portable, easy-to-use medical device that analyses heart rhythms during sudden cardiac arrest and delivers an electrical shock if necessary to restore a normal heartbeat.
Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) immediately when a person has collapsed, is unresponsive, and is not breathing normally (or is only gasping). These are signs of sudden cardiac arrest, where the heart stops beating effectively. AEDs are safe for anyone to use, as they only deliver a shock if needed.
Chain of survival
The Chain of Survival is a sequence of critical, time-sensitive actions designed to maximize survival chances during a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). The core steps include immediate recognition and activation of emergency services, early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), rapid defibrillation (AED), advanced life support, and post-arrest care.
Primary survey
The emergency action plan is based on six basic steps: Danger (Safety), Response, Airway, Breathing, Compression and Defibrillation (DRSABCD). Everyone needs to consider the information involved in the care and treatment of casualties in an emergency.
