Burns
How to help someone who has a burn.
Learning objectives
- Learn how to recognise when someone has a burn
- Learn the key action to help when someone has a burn
- Practise applying the key action to a known situation in a role play
- Share something creative to inform others how they can help someone who has a burn
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What is the key action if someone has a burn?
I feel confident to help someone who has a burn.
Take action: If someone has a burn, cool it.
Start OverClick on the link below to read the video transcript.
First aid treatment for burns
Step 1
They may have touched something hot and their skin might be hot and painful.
Step 2
Take them to a cold tap and hold the burn under cold running water for at least 20 minutes.
Step 3
While you're helping to cool the burn, send someone to get an adult.
Step 4
After the burn has cooled down, cover it with cling film or a clean plastic bag.
Call 999 if you think the burn is serious.
Think you know how to help someone who has a burn?
Learn
Use these resources to help children learn how to help someone who has a burn.
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Burn - learn activity
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Burn – learn Powerpoint
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Burn - how to help card
Practise
Use these resources to help children practice helping someone who has a burn.
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First aid skill – teaching activity ideas
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Burn – practise role-play card
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