人教课标必修⑤ 高二上

First aid Unit 5

Objectives 1. 了解急救的概念，面对不同情形需采取 的急救措施。 2. 理解阅读课文中关于烧伤的各种知识。 3. 学习省略句的用法。

aid temporary injury bleed ankle choke cupboard n. & vt. 帮助 ; 援助 ; 资助 adj. 暂时的 ; 临时的 n. 损伤 ; 伤害 vi. & vt. 流血 n. 踝 ( 关节 ) vi. & vt. ( 使 ) 噎住 ; ( 使 ) 窒息 n. 橱柜 ; 衣柜 Words preview

What is first aid? First aid is a temporary form of help given to someone who suddenly falls ill or gets injured before a doctor can be found. First aid is the emergency treatment for an injured or sick person before professional medical care.

What words can you think of when you talk about accident and first aid? Accident First aid drown bleed choke burn / catch fire cut a bloody nose a snake bite a sprained ankle a broken arm Brainstormin g

What has happened to them? What can you do to help these people?

Nowadays there are a lot of accidents in our daily life. What would you do in such situations?

1.The best way to treat a sprained ankle is to __________. A. put an ice pack on your ankle B. put a heating pad ( 垫子 ) around your ankle C. keep on walking and jumping

2. If you get a nosebleed, gently let your head back to stop the bleeding. A. True. B. False. This may make blood run down the throat and induce vomiting.

3. To treat a burn, you should _______. A. rub ( 擦 ) some butter on it B. hold the burnt part under cold running water C. put salt on the burnt part

4. You should wait at least five minutes before touching somebody who has been struck by lightning, or you might get a shock ( 打击 ). A. True. B. False. The human body does not store electricity, so it is perfectly safe to touch someone who has been struck by lightning. You cannot be electrocuted 触电 when administering first aid or CPR 心肺复苏术 to a lightning-strike victim.

5. What will you do first for the casualty ( 伤者 )? A. Remove the wood from his leg as soon as possible. B. Stop the bleeding C. Get him to hospital straight away

6. To treat a choke, you should make him/her spit by patting him/her on the back. A. True. B. False.

7. If Someone is drowning and calling for help, What are your priorities? A. Jump in the water to rescue them. B. Throw them a line from the bank. C. Wait for an ambulance to arrive. Jump in the water to rescue them may put you at risk. You should throw them a line from a bank as this ensures that you don't become a casualty yourself.

8. Your friend is stung by a wasp ( 黄蜂 ). The sting is visible on her skin. What would you use to remove the sting? A. A blunt-edged object. B. A pair of tweezers ( 镊子 ). C. A needle.

9. A golfer is enjoying a game with friends when he appears to have a heart attack. What should you do? A. Call for help. B. Put him on his back. C. Unbutton his collar to let him breathe.

Assessment of results All correct: Congratulations! You have a good knowledge of first aid. You may become a first aid expert in the near future. 4 ～ 8: You have some knowledge of first aid, but you should work harder and learn more about it.

0 ～ 3: It seems that you are not interested in first aid. If an emergency happens to the people around you, you will have some trouble in helping them.

What happened in the picture? What kind of first aid should you give? a snake bite

The person bitten must get a doctor or go to hospital at once. Speed is very important. It will help the doctor greatly if you can tell him what kind of snake it was, or describe the situation. first aid for a snake bite

What happened in the picture? What kind of first aid should you give? bleeding

Try to stop the bleeding. Press a handkerchief onto the bleeding point and hold it there. Hold up the part of body which is bleeding if possible. first aid for bleeding

What happened in the picture? What kind of first aid should you give? a sprained ankle

Tied with medical bandage. It is better to avoid walking with the injured ankle. It is correct to use ice bag for removing pain and bleeding, and it won’t influence our own body healing. first aid for a sprained ankle

What happened in the picture? What kind of first aid should you give? choking

· Give up to 5 back blows between the shoulder blades ( 肩胛骨 ) with the heel ( 手掌根 ) of your hand. · Give up to 5 abdominal thrusts. Place a clenched fist between the navel and the bottom of the breast bone and pull inwards and upwards. first aid for choking

What happened in the picture? What kind of first aid should you give? a broken arm

Do not move the patient. Support the broken arm in the most comfortable position. Get medical help immediately. first aid for a broken arm

What happened in the picture? What kind of first aid should you give? a nosebleed

Breathe through the mouth, not the nose. Sit up and bend the head slightly forward. Pinch ( 捏 ) both nostrils ( 鼻孔 ) shut using a thumb and forefinger. Spit out any blood that collects in the mouth. first aid for a nosebleed

What would you do in the following situations? What could we do to prevent these accidents?

Learn how to swim. Swim with a life-buoy ( 救生圈 / 衣 ). Never swim alone. Don’t swim in dangerous waters.

Follow the traffic rules and be careful. Use crosswalks and look at both sides when crossing the street. Never use a cellphone while driving, riding a bike or walking on a busy street.

Keep calm and find your way out quickly, using the escape route exit. Try to sound the fire alarm.

Don’t open the door if the door is hot or if you see smoke coming under the door. Stand in front of an open window and shout for help. Try to cover your mouth with a wet towel.

Never play with knives or other sharp objects. Always be careful with your tools, especially knives.

Don’t eat too fast and don’t forget to chew your food. Don’t talk or laugh while having food in the mouth.

Important Numbers Emergency medical service Fire department Police department

First aid is the science of giving medical care to a person before a doctor can be found. Anyone with the knowledge can give first aid; you don’t have to be a doctor. First aid, if quickly and correctly given, can save a person’s life. Summary

Questions for the picture below: 1.What is on the cupboard? What has happened to the little girl? 2. What kind of first aid would you perform in this situation?

Cool the area of skin; wash it under the cold running water. Cover the wound with bandage/clean cloth. See a doctor if necessary. first aid for burn

Homework 1. Look up the new words and expressions of the reading in the dictionary. 2. Preview the reading: FIRST AID FOR BURNS