The DRSABCD primary assessment procedure is a quick way for you to identify if a victim has any life-threatening injuries or conditions and to deal with them in order of priority.


Note: The Australian guidelines for resuscitation have minor differences for children and infants. An infant is a person newly born to 12 months old, and a child is aged between 12 months and 8 years old. You should also take into account variations in body size.