What does the A in ABCDE stand for?

Airway.

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Why: In the ABCDE protocol, A stands for Airway, clearing the breathing passage.

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Answer: Airway. In the ABCDE protocol, A stands for Airway, clearing the breathing passage.

  1. First aid en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_aid
    Airway (clearing airways).
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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