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Revision as of 05:34, 10 February 2006 by Lightdarkness (talk | contribs) (disambiguation link repair (You can help!))(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)ABC is an acronym that stands for Airway, Breathing and Circulation. It is used in many first aid programs to remind first-aiders the order in which to check the body's primary life support systems (breathing and circulation). Below each letter of the acronym is briefly described.
Airway
Check to make sure that the airway is clear, or, open the airway to ensure the tongue (or other obstruction) does not interrupt airflow. If a patient's airway is not cleared, it must be cleared.
Breathing
Check to make sure the patient is breathing. In first aid, the check is usually 10 to 15 seconds. If a patient is not breathing but has a pulse, begin Rescue Breathing.
Circulation
Check to make sure the patient has a pulse. If a patient has no pulse, begin CPR.
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