ABCD
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- This article is about the mnemonic. ABCD is also an acronym for American Born Confused Desi.
- ABCD was also a saying in World War II that means America, Britain, China, and Dutch.
ABCD is a mnemonic for memorizing essential steps in resuscitation.
- A - airways - clear the airways
- B - breathing - restore respiration
- C - circulation - restore circulation
- D - drugs/defibrillation - defibrillate/give drugs (adrenaline, atropine, etc.)
In the UK the mnemonic DR ABC is commonly used.
The general public do not normally have the knowledge or authority to administer drugs.