DRSABCD: The Action Plan That Could Save a Life
DRSABCD explained step by step for Australia. What each letter means, how to check breathing, CPR and AED use, and how it changes for children and babies.
Welcome to the REACHAU First Aid Knowledge Hub.
Here you will find practical guides that explain how to recognise and respond to medical emergencies in real-world situations.
Our articles cover essential first aid topics including bleeding control, CPR, snakebite management, remote workplace emergencies, and nationally recognised first aid training.
Each guide is designed to help people understand not only what to do, but why first aid techniques work.

DRSABCD explained step by step for Australia. What each letter means, how to check breathing, CPR and AED use, and how it changes for children and babies.

How to recognise life threatening bleeding vs minor bleeding, the warning signs of severe blood loss and the first aid steps that can save a life.

The blue-ringed octopus is tiny, but its bite can paralyse and stop breathing. Why it is so dangerous, what to do if someone is bitten and how training helps.