Helping someone who has collapsed (DR ABC)
- Danger – check if anything around is dangerous and make it safe before you approach.
- Response – try and get a response by gently tapping their shoulders and calling their name.
- Airway - Open the airway by placing one hand on their forehead and gently tilting the head back and lifting the chin.
- Breathing - Check breathing by looking, listening and feeling for breathing on your cheek for up to ten seconds.
- If they are not breathing normally, call 999 and start CPR (30 chest compressions and breaths) if you know how.
- If they are breathing normally, place them in the recovery position.
- Call 999 for an ambulance.
