pRRAPID

 

pRRAPID Approach

A=AIRWAY, 
B=BREATHING, C=CIRCULATION, D=DISABILITY OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, E=EXPOSURE

INTRODUCTION

pRRAPID focuses on the initial assessment (recognition) and response. This is a rapid examination in an ABCDE fashion with appropriate interventions implemented as you progress. This process is often known as the "primary survey". This chapter will focus on this process.