A – Airways
Now you need to investigate
why the casualt
y is unresponsive b
y checking their
airway. To do thi
s you need to place t
he casualty on the
ir
back and tilt their head back. Place your hand on the chin and forehead and lightly tip back their head. With your fingertips on the chin of
the casualty lift their mouth open to open the airways.
B – Breathing
When the airway is ope
n; lookout for any signs o
f normal bre
athing for 10 seconds.
Look out for if t
he casualty look
s to be breathing
abnormally, infrequently or not at all. Start applying CPR if you notice any of these symptoms.
If the casualty is unresponsive but is breathing normally and isn’t in a state where they can be moved without damaging them further put
them into the recovery position.
C – Call 999 / Circulation
If you reach this point and the casualty isn’t breathing, you need to get someone to call 999 or if you are alone put your phone on
speakerphone and do it yourself. Never start CPR until the emergency services have been called. If possible get someone to go and get
an AED while you speak to the emergency services and stay with the casualty if you are alone. If you would like to learn how to use an
DRABC – D
Some people consider the defibrillation stage as its own step in the DRABC procedure, therefore calling it DRABCD. Using a defibrillator is
key to keeping someone alive and you need to take it seriously as a step.
When dealing with a bleed it is important that protective gloves are worn.
Major/Serious Injuries – Most injuries that occur will be minor but in the case of a major injury then prompt action is required; an
ambulance should be called for as soon as it is recognised that a player has a life threatening or serious injury/illness.
DO NOT move the injured casualty/change/alter the player’s position or remove any equipment as this could cause further harm to the
casualty.
DO immediately organise for an ambulance so that specialist attention can be given to the injured player. Ensure the Emergency Access to
the ground is opened. Steady and support the player by making them as comfortable and warm as possible until the Ambulance arrives.
Ensure a person/guide/Steward is in the Car Park to assist the Ambulance arrival on site and direct the responders to the scene. A
designated person will be required to look after the non-affected players.
Airway & normal breathing if when checking the injured player, they do not respond ensure there is an open Airway and check for normal
breathing. If breathing place, the player in the Recovery position whilst awaiting further assistance, observe the player for continued
breathing until more qualified help arrives. If injured person is not breathing, then carryout treatment as per current training given by your
EA Instructor. Remember any resuscitation is better than no resuscitation at all!
Defibrillation is the emergency procedure carried out when qualified First Aiders apply an electronic device called an Automated External
Defibrillator to the chest of a cardiac arrest casualty. Qualified medical staff would only carry out this procedure. (The HOF Stadium has a
defib located in the board room)
Head Injuries With head injuries carryout First aid treatment IAW training given to date.
Important – A casualty suffering a Head Injury should be taken to hospital if he becomes unconscious, has lowered levels of
unconsciousness, has decreased responsiveness, vomits, feels sick, has a headache, becomes restless or irritable, becomes dizzy or
drowsy, has a fit (convulsion), becomes confused, has a change in personality or behaviour, has noisy breathing, has a slow pulse rate or it
begins to slow or has affected speech (e.g. slurring).
Unconscious Casualty – Arrange for them to be taken to hospital via an Ambulance. Keep an open and clear airway until more qualified
Medical help arrives. DO NOT leave the unconscious person alone, DO NOT give them food or drink.
All Major Incident or Accidents at the HOF stadium must be recorded in the Accident book held in the Secretaries Office by the General
Manager/Appropriate Club Secretary/Head Steward, this includes anyone going to hospital for further treatment. accident should be
reported to the general manager.