Burns
How to help someone who has a burn.
Learning objectives
- Learn first aid skills
- Feel confident to help someone who needs first aid
- Feel able to help someone who is in need of first aid
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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.
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First aid treatment for burns
Step 1
They may have touched something hot and their skin might be red, hot and painful.
Step 2
Take them to a cold tap and hold the burn under cold running water for at least 10 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.
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Learn
Use these resources to help children learn how to help someone who has a burn.
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Practise
Use these resources to help children practice helping someone who has a burn.
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