9 . First aid on burns
Treating a hurt person quickly is called first aid.First aid does not require expert medical help–anyone can learn first aid.One of the most common injuries is a burn. 1 So what should you do if someone suffers a burn?
First,look at the burn.Is it a small burn?Doctors say a small burn is about 23 millimetres across.Then ask the person,“Is your burn very painful?” 2 If you are dealing with a small painful burn,it is not serious.You can treat it without a doctor with the following steps.
3 Burns often make the injured body part swell(肿胀).Close-fitting clothes can cause injuries as the body swells.Also remove any jewellery from fingers and neck and so on.
Then treat the burned area with cool running water.Do not use ice. 4 This is called“flushing”.After flushing,cover the burn.A clean bandage or cloth is good. 5
If the burn is more serious,you must take the person to a doctor.But your early help will give the person the best chance to make a good recovery.
A.It’s important to cool the area. |
B.Ice is too cold and can damage the skin. |
C.Do not use anything that may stick to the burn. |
D.Remove the person’s clothes around the burned area. |
E.Surprisingly,more serious burns are not very painful. |
F.The swelling may make it difficult for the person to breathe. |
G.But the right,quick treatment for burns can make a big difference. |