First aid · overviewEH10 · free · Learning module

Burns and scalds.

Stop the heat source, know the limits of cooling and avoid hypothermia.

3 chapters2 tasks5 questions

Young people and adults · extra care with children

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Fictional starting situation

Hot water is spilled in a fictional kitchen. The stove is still on.

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EH10 · chapter 1 of 3

Stop the heat exposure

First watch out for the stove, steam, fire and hot liquid. Stop the heat exposure as far as it is safe to do so. Carefully remove clothing soaked with hot liquid, but do not tear away material stuck to the skin. Arrange an immediate call to 112 for severe or extensive burns, breathing problems or burns involving the face.

Key point: First stop further heat exposure safely.

Source: DRK · Burns

EH10 · chapter 2 of 3

Cooling is not a whole-body rule

A small local burn may be cooled with cool, not ice-cold water. Do not cool large areas extensively: hypothermia is dangerous, especially in babies and children. Keep the rest of the body warm and ask the dispatcher about the specific situation. Do not give the whole person a cold shower.

Key point: Distinguish a small skin area from a large burn.

Source: Health Portal Austria · Burns Source: DRK · Burns

EH10 · chapter 3 of 3

Cover instead of applying home remedies

Cover burns loosely with material as free from germs as possible. Do not apply ice, butter, flour, toothpaste or other home remedies; do not open blisters. Breathing problems after smoke or flames are an emergency. Monitor responsiveness and breathing and follow the dispatcher; if normal breathing is absent, use the appropriate resuscitation procedure.

Key point: Do not experiment on damaged skin.

Source: DRK · Burns Source: Health Portal Austria · Burns

Two tasks · fictional details

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Spot kitchen hazards

Select hazards in the fictional scene.

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Assess an action

A person has an extensive burn. Which statement is correct?

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Five questions: Burns and scalds.

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1. What happens first, as far as it is safe?

2. Which cooling rule is appropriate?

3. What does not belong on a burn?

4. Material is stuck firmly to burned skin. What should you avoid?

5. Breathing problems develop after exposure to smoke. What do you do?

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