The ABC of basic life support are:

The correct answer is Airway, Breathing, Circulation.

Key Points

• The ABC of first aid consists of three components.
  • A: Airway
  • B: Breathing
  • C: Circulation/Compression
• The aim of ABC is to ensure that the victim receives proper aid within the shortest time possible.
• To restore and maintain vital functions, the ABC of life support are always a priority.
• Airway must be open so that the air containing oxygen must enter the body
• Breathing must take place so that oxygen passes through the lungs into the blood stream
• The heart must circulate the oxygen-carrying blood.  

 Thus, we can say that the ABCs of basic life support are Airway, Breathing and Circulation.

Additional Information

• First Aid is the measures to be taken immediately after an accident not with an idea to cure but in order to prevent further harm from being one.
• It uses the available human and material resources at the site of an accident to provide initial care to the victim of injury or sudden illness until more advanced care is provided.