Patterns Third degree burns are black and white and charred.

Take clothing off the burns area unless it is stuck to the burn.

Cool burns immediately with cool but not icy water.

Do not rub, as this may break any blisters and the wound may get infected.

It was John's quick action and knowledge of first aid that saved Ms. Slade's life.

Knowledge of first aid can make a real difference. Aids

Multimedia facilities, tape-recorder, photos, diagrams

1. Warming up

⑴ Warming up by describing

Good morning, class. Today we are going to read about FIRST AID FOR BURNS. Then what's first aid is and why is it important?

Keys for reference:

First aid is the first kind of help given to someone who suddenly falls ill or gets injured before a doctor can be found. Often the illness or injury is not serious, but there are other times when giving first aid quickly will save one's life. Now turn to page 33, look at the pictures. What has happened in each picture?

Keys for reference:

1 A snake has bitten him on his leg.

2 She has cut her arm with some broken glass and is bleeding badly.

3 He has badly sprained his ankle.

4 She is choking on a piece of food.

5 She has broken her arm.

6 He has a bleeding nose/a nose bleed. ⑵ Warming up by discussing

Hi, every one. Have you been in any of the emergency situations? Did you or someone else give help then? If so, what kind of help? When you are involved in the emergency situations, what kind of first aid should you need or give? Think it over, and then give us your answers.

Keys: If the bite or scratch wound is bleeding, apply pressure to the area with a clean bandage or towel until the bleeding stops. If available, use clean latex or rubber gloves to protect yourself from exposure to blood.