# C.O.W.S

C.O.W.S is a simple first aid acronym used to check if a casualty is responsive: Can you hear me? Open your eyes. What’s your name? Squeeze my hand.

**What does C.O.W.S stand for in first aid and how is it used to assess responsiveness?**

## Signs and symptoms

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## How to use C.O.W.S:

1. Approach safely and check for hazards (D in DRSABCD).
2. Ask loudly: “Can you hear me?”
3. Tell the person to open their eyes.
4. Ask: “What’s your name?” to check verbal response.
5. Ask them to squeeze your hand to test movement.

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First Aid Glossary · https://firstaidcoursegeelong.au/glossary/cows · Australia Wide First Aid (RTO 31961).