Mr. Burford’s BRAIN TEASERS WORK OUT THE PUZZLE

THROUGH Through thick and thin...

OFTEN NOT More often than not...

LOVE SIGHT SIGHT SIGHT SIGHT Love at first sight...

PETS A A step backwards...

BURNS & AMPUTATIONS

Burns Background Information Burns are injuries that damage and kill skin cells, and are most commonly caused by exposure to flames, hot objects, hot liquids, chemicals, radiation or a combination of these. Scalds are caused by contact with wet heat such as boiling fluids or steam. Electrical burns are less common, but have the potential to be more serious as the depth of the burn is usually greater than is apparent, and heart irregularities may occur.

Degree of Burns First-degree burns are red and painful. They swell a little. They turn white when you press on the skin. The skin over the burn may peel off after 1 or 2 days. Thicker burns, called second-degree burns, have blisters and are painful. The skin is very red or splotchy, and it may swell a lot. Third-degree burns cause damage to all layers of the skin. The burned skin looks white or charred. These burns may cause little or no pain because the nerves in the skin are damaged.

How long does it take for burns to heal? First-degree burns usually heal in 3 to 6 days.  Follow first aid treatment. Second-degree burns usually heal in 2 to 3 weeks.  See Doctor. Third-degree burns usually take a very long time to heal.  Go to Hospital.

If you are on Fire… Stop, Drop and Roll Stop - The fire victim must stop still. Ceasing any movement which may fan the flames or hamper those attempting to put the fire out. Drop - The fire victim must 'drop' to the ground, lying down if possible, covering their face with their hands to avoid facial injury. Roll - The fire victim must roll on the ground in an effort to extinguish the fire by depriving it of oxygen. If the victim is on a rug or one is nearby, they can roll the rug around themselves to further extinguish the flame. The effectiveness of stop, drop and roll may be further enhanced by combining it with other firefighting techniques, including the use of a fire extinguisher, dousing with water, or fire beating.

Treatment of Burns

Treatment of Burns Fill in the blanks using the following words: remove water ointment break jewellery cotton shock clothes dressing ice DO cool burns by flushing with cool _____ for 20 minutes. DO remove rings and ___________. DO cover burns with a dry, sterile ________. DO take steps to minimise _________. DO seek medical aid if badly burnt. DON’T apply _______ directly to burns. DON’T touch burns with anything except sterile or clean dressings; do not pull __________ over any burnt area. DON’T __________ pieces of cloth that stick to a burned area. DON’T _______ blisters. DON’T use any kind of oil or _________ on severe burns. DON’T use ________ wool or other fluffy material on burns.

Treatment of Burns - Answers DO cool burns by flushing with cool water for 20 minutes. DO remove rings and jewellery. DO cover burns with a dry, sterile dressing. DO take steps to minimise shock. DO seek medical aid if badly burnt. DON’T apply ice directly to burns. DON’T touch burns with anything except sterile or clean dressings; do not pull clothes over any burnt area. DON’T remove pieces of cloth that stick to a burned area. DON’T break blisters. DON’T use any kind of oil or ointment on severe burns. DON’T use cotton wool or other fluffy material on burns.

Amputations Amputation: is the severing or partial severing of part of the body, such as a limb or part of a limb.

Treatment for Amputations Fill in the blanks with the following words: name ice plastic bag water wash time direct contact bleeding transported If a person has an amputation in which a body part has been completely severed, use the following steps: DO NOT ________ the severed part. Control _____________. Retrieve the body part and place it in a _________ _____. Gently inflate the bag by trapping surrounding air to protect the part. Seal the bag Keep the body part cool by floating the bag in a container of _________ with some _______ in it. Avoid ________ _____ between the body part and the ice. Mark the package with the victims _______ and _______ of injury. Make sure the body part is ____________ to the medical centre with the victim.

Treatment for Amputations - Answers If a person has an amputation in which a body part has been completely severed, follow the following steps: DO NOT wash the severed part. Control bleeding. Retrieve the body part and place it in a plastic bag. Gently inflate the bag by trapping surrounding air to protect the part. Seal the bag Keep the body part cool by floating the bag in a container of water with some ice in it. Avoid direct contact between the body part and the ice. Mark the package with the victims name and time of injury. Make sure the body part is transported to the medical centre with the victim.

ISAAC AND THE MOTORBIKE Isaac and his mates where riding their motorbikes. Roy makes a huge jump and encourages Isaac to do the same. Isaac attempts the jump but falls off when he lands. As he landed the exhaust of the bike comes in contact with Isaacs leg and burns his leg badly. What would you do?