What does the acronym CAB stand for in regards to emergency procedures?

What does the acronym CAB stand for in regards to emergency procedures?

• A. Circulation; Airway; Breathing
• B. Airway; Circulation; Breathing
• C. Breathing; Circulation; Airway
• D. Circulation; Breathing; Airway

Answer: (A)

CAB stands for Circulation, Airway, Breathing. The key idea is to prioritize blood flow first. In an emergency such as cardiac arrest, starting chest compressions immediately maintains circulation to the brain and heart while help is on the way. Once effective compressions are underway, you then address the airway to keep it open and, if trained, provide breaths to ventilate. This sequence reflects the reality that perfusion is the most urgent need at the outset; without circulating blood, oxygen delivery to tissues is limited no matter how open the airway or how good the breathing is. By following Circulation first, then Airway, then Breathing, responders maximize the chances of survival while coordinating with additional help and resources.

CAB stands for Circulation, Airway, Breathing. The key idea is to prioritize blood flow first. In an emergency such as cardiac arrest, starting chest compressions immediately maintains circulation to the brain and heart while help is on the way. Once effective compressions are underway, you then address the airway to keep it open and, if trained, provide breaths to ventilate. This sequence reflects the reality that perfusion is the most urgent need at the outset; without circulating blood, oxygen delivery to tissues is limited no matter how open the airway or how good the breathing is. By following Circulation first, then Airway, then Breathing, responders maximize the chances of survival while coordinating with additional help and resources.