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What are the ABCs of first aid?

Yusuf Boyd, NASM Elite Trainer
Yusuf Boyd, NASM Elite Trainer
Athletic Training
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The ABC's of first aid are the primary things that need to be checked when you approach the victim, Airway, Breathing, and Circulation. Prior to CPR, ensure that the airway is clear, check to see if the patient is breathing, and check for circulation (pulse or observation of color and temperature of hands/fingers).

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