These refer to self-protection of the responders.
D: Danger
R: Response
These refer to concerns for the victim, functions vital to life.
A: Airways
B: Breathing
C: Circulation
D: (Optional: any of the following): Deadly Bleeding, Decompression, Defibrillation, Differential Diagnosis, (Disability or Dysfunction [excludes pre-existing]).
Above are the designations of the first protocols. Many facilities inject their own terms, for example, some relate C to CPR: but all are sure to cover the basic needs and concerns of responders for themselves and victims in emergency situations.
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