First Aid: A Step-by-Step Guide to Victim Assessment

The four steps of victim assessment in first aid are:

1. Check the scene for safety

* Quickly assess the scene for any potential dangers that may pose a risk to you and the victim.

2. Check for responsiveness

* Gently shake the victim's shoulders and call their name or "Are you okay?" in a loud voice.

* If the person is unresponsive, shout for help.

3. Check the airway

* Open the person's airway by tilting their head back slightly and lifting the chin.

* Look, listen, and feel for normal breathing.

4. Check for circulation

* Check the person's pulse for at least 10 seconds.

* Check the pulse of the carotid artery which is located in the neck beside the Adam's apple.