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ACLS.net (ECC) Primary Survey ABCs
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After determining unresponsiveness the following mnemonic directs the AHA
accepted sequence of the primary survey in Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC):
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| Mnemonic |
Intervention |
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Airway: Open airway, look, listen, and feel for breathing |
| B |
Breathing: If not breathing slowly give 2 rescue
breaths. If breaths go in continue to next step. |
| C |
Circulation: Check the carotid artery (Adult) for
a pulse. If no pulse begin CPR. |
| D |
Defibrillation: Search for and Shock V-Fib/Pulseless
V-Tach |
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