ABC sequence

The first level of life support measures used in CPR, according to the ‘American school’ of cardiology, is the simple mnemonic of ‘airway, breathing, circulation’; advanced life support then continues as DEF—‘drugs, EKG, fibrillation’

ABC sequence

Emergency medicine The first level of life support measures used in CPR according to the 'American school' of cardiology, is the simple mnemonic of 'airway, breathing, circulation'; advanced life support then continues as DEF–'drugs, EKG, fibrillation'. See C-A-B.
ABC/DEF sequence
Airway Ensure airway patency–clear bronchotracheal tree
Breathing Breathing by intermittent positive pressure ventilation
Circulation Compress chest at 60/minute
Drugs/Fluids Place IV line
EKG Examine/monitor EKG
Fibrillation Defibrillate ppp
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