What does the S stand for in DRSABC?

• A. Danger
• B. Response
• C. Airways
• D. Shout for help

Answer: (D)

In this sequence, the S step is about enlisting help. After you’ve checked for danger and assessed whether the person is responsive, you need to get urgent assistance. “Shout for help” means loudly calling for bystanders to summon emergency services and fetch equipment like a phone or an AED. This accelerates access to professional care and to additional hands while you continue with the next steps (airway, breathing, circulation). In some guidelines, you’ll see “Send for help” used instead, which means the same idea—so the emphasis is on getting help quickly. In this version, the correct interpretation is that the S stands for Shout for help. If you’re on your own, you should call emergency services yourself if possible and still shout for help to alert others.