First aidUnit 5aidtemporaryinjury bleed ankle chokecupboard n. & vt. 帮助帮助; 援助援助adj. 暂时的暂时的; 临时的临时的n. 损害损害; 伤害伤害vi. & vt. 流血流血n. 踝踝 (关节关节)vi. & vt. (使使) 噎住噎住; (使使) 窒息窒息n. 橱柜橱柜; 衣柜衣柜Words previewWhat is first aid?First aid is a temporary form of help given to someone who 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 accidents and first aid?AccidentFirst aiddrownbleedchokeburn/catch firecuta bloody nosea snake bitea sprained anklea broken armBrainstormingWhat 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 hurt ankle is to2. _. A. put an ice pack on your ankle B. put a heating pad(垫子垫子)around your ankle C. keep on walking and jumping2. If you get a nosebleed, gently let your head back to stop the bleeding. A. True. B. False.It may lead the blood into the throat and easily cause choking.3. To treat a burn, you should _. A. rub(擦擦)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 (打击打击). A. True. B. False.5. Your friend has an asthma (哮喘哮喘) attack, but she doesnt have her medicine. Youd better _. A. get a paper bag for her to breathe into B. get her a cup of coffee C. take her outside for fresh airCaffeine (咖啡因咖啡因) can help to dilate (扩大扩大) the windpipe (气管气管). 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 having a heart attack, you should first: A. Call 120. B. Perform CPR (心肺复苏心肺复苏).Assessment of resultsAll correct: Congratulations! You have a good knowledge of first aid. You may become a first aid expert in the near future. 47: You have some knowledge of first aid, but you should work harder and learn more about it.03: 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 biteWhat 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 bleedingWhat happened in the picture? What kind of first aid should you give?a sprained ankleTied 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 wont influence our own body healing. first aid for a sprained ankleWhat happened in the picture? What kind of first aid should you give?chokingMake him / her spit by patting him / her on the back.To avoid choking, we shouldnt talk or laugh when eating.first aid for chokingWhat happened in the picture? What kind of first aid should you give?a broken armDo not move the patient. Support the broken arm in the most comfortable position. Get medical help immediately.first aid for a broken armWhat happened in the picture? What kind of first aid should you give?a nosebleedBreathe through the mouth, not the nose.Sit up and bend the head slightly forward. Pinch (捏捏) both nostrils (鼻孔鼻孔) shut using a thumb and forefinger. Spit out any blood that collects in the mouth.first aid for a nosebleedWhat would you do in the following situations?What could we do to prevent these accidents? Learn how to swim. Swim with a life-buoy (救生圈救生圈/衣衣). Never swim alone. Dont 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. Dont 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. Dont eat too fast and dont forget to chew your food. Dont talk or laugh while having food in the mouth.Important Numbers120119110Emergency medical serviceFire departmentPolice departmentChoose the best answer.1. Which person would you help first? A. Li Yan, who has cut her foot on glass. B. Xue Jin, whose nose is bleeding. C. GaoYuan, who is on the ground not breathing. D. Wang Feng, who has broken her arm.2. What should the first step be when you carry out rescue breathing? A. Clear the airway. B. Check the pulse. C. Blow into the victims mouth. D. Check for breathing. 3. How would you stop severe bleeding? A. Cover the wound with plastic. B. Wash the wound. C. Do nothing as the bleeding will stop by itself. D. Put a bandage over the wound and then press on it.4. A friend is choking on a piece of food and is coughing badly. What should you do? A. Do nothing. B. Carry out rescue breathing. C. Have him/her lie down and rest. D. Slap him/her four or five times on the back. 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 dont have to be a doctor. First aid, if quickly and correctly given, can save a persons life.SummaryQuestions for the picture below:1.What is on the cupboard? 2. 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 burnHomework1. Look up the new words 2. and expressions of the 3. reading in the dictionary.2. Preview the reading: FIRST AID FOR BURNS