What does DRAB mean in HOSPITALS

The acronym DRB stands for Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing.

The purpose of using the DRB approach when responding to an emergency medical situation is to provide structure and order in managing the situation and responding accordingly.

Anyone who may be encountering an emergency medical situation should utilize the DRB approach in responding accordingly. This includes members of law enforcement, paramedics, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals.

During the Danger phase, all potential immediate dangers must be identified and secured or removed if possible. During the Response phase, any signs of life or response from the patient must be noted. During the Airway phase, any blockage in the airway must be cleared before continuing with assessment and care. Finally during the Breathing phase skilled providers can check for spontaneous breaths as well as providing rescue breaths if needed.

After these four phases have been completed additional assessments can be made such as circulation assessment or more intensive interventions based on individual needs and available resources such as administrating medication or starting IV fluids etc.. Further treatment will depend on patient's condition at that time but usually involves monitoring vital signs frequently throughout hospitalization until patient is stabilized again..