First Aid

Burns
Aims of First Aid

First Aid Kit

Materials
Animal Bite

Cuts and
Scratches
is the emergency
treatment given to
an injured or sick

person while
waiting for the
doctor. This is done
by a person with

adequate training
on the initial
treatment of
emergency cases.
1. Preserve life

2. Prevent further
harm
3. Promote recovery
Bandages Cotton
Paracetamol Scissor

Tourniquet
Antiseptic
Dressing strip
Tweezer

Antiseptic
pins

Safety

1. Wash them with

soap and water on a
piece of cotton or

clean cloth. Rinse

thoroughly with
plenty of clear
water.

2. Cover with
bandages to keep
the cut clean.
1. Allow the wound
to

bleed a little to
allow bacteria to be
flushed
out.

2. Wash well with

soap and water. Get
the skin open as
much as you can
and flush the wound

under running water

for 5 minutes.
3. Cover wound with
sterile cloth.
4. Go to your doctor.

1. Apply cold water

as quickly as
possible to cool it,
reduce the
formation of

blisters, and lessen

the pain.
2. Avoid applying
creams, lotion and
avoid touching

the burn itself.

3. Cover with
loosely bandage.
In sheet of paper.
Identify the

emergency cases
and first aid
material being
described by the

phrases. Select your

answer below.
1. An emergency

treatment given to
an injured or sick
person.

2. A substance that
prevents infection in
a wound by killing
bacteria.

3. A bandage, strip
of cloth that is tied
tightly around an
injured arm or leg to
stop or slow the

bleeding from the

wound.
4. A covering that
protects or supports

part of the body

that has been
hurt.
5. A pin that is used
for attaching things.

Safety pins
Antiseptic
Tourniquet
Paracetamol First
Aid

Bandages Cotton
Check ( ) if the
practices contribute
the spreading of
diseases

and (X) if not.

1. Sharing towels
and combs for
economy.

2. Washing hands
before and after
using the toilet.

3. Cooking fish,
shellfish, and meat
thoroughly.
4. Coughing and
sneezing at public

places without
cover.
5. Patronizing
eateries along
sidewalks.

6. How can we
prevent disease and
accident?
Reference:

Home Economics
IV Book Page 17.
Lesson Objectives

At the end of the

lesson, the students
should able to:
1. Define first aid;

2. Enumerate the
basic
tools needed for an
emergency
treatment;

3. Appreciate the
importance of
knowing the
application of first
aid; and

4. Administer
medicine and apply
first aid to the
patient properly.