FAST
FAST is a quick way to remember common stroke signs: face, arms, speech, and time. Learn what each part means and what to do.
Category Acronyms
First aid often uses shortened forms of longer phrases. This section explains acronyms such as DRSABCD, CPR, AED, AVPU, and SAMPLE. Each entry expands the letters and explains what the term represents in a first aid context.
SAMPLE
SAMPLE is a first aid memory aid used to gather important history about a person's symptoms, allergies, medicines, and more. Learn what it means.
ABC (Airway, Breathing, Circulation)
ABC means airway, breathing, and circulation. Learn what the ABC approach means in first aid and how it relates to primary survey and DRSABCD.
DRSABCD
DRSABCD is a first aid memory aid for early emergency steps. Learn what each letter means and how DRSABCD connects to primary survey, CPR, and recovery position.
CPR
CPR means cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Learn when to start CPR, how it fits into DRSABCD and basic life support, and when unresponsive people need urgent action.