MED 3.3 Primary Survey

Objective

Explain the process of a primary survey in a first aid scenario.

Need

You need to know this so you can provide first aid appropriately in an emergency.

Scope

• Initial Scene Safety

• Call for Help

• Major Bleeding

• Primary Survey ABCDE

References

• St John Clinical Procedures and Guidelines*

  • https://www.stjohn.org.nz/first-aid/first-aid-library/immediate-first-aid1/resuscitation/