人教高中英语高二上UNIT8-1

"I couldn't believe my eyes! The car was upside down and the driver was bleeding and screaming. One of the passengers was on the ground. It looked as if she were dead. If I had known more about giving first aid, I could have helped them." People who have witnessed an accident often wish that they had done things differently. Seconds count in an emergency, and knowing what to do can mean the difference between life and death.

       The most important thing to keep in mind when dealing 1 with an emergency is to stay calm. If we were to panic, we would not be able to help. By staying calm we will be able to think what to do and make better decisions. We can also prepare for an emergency by learning 2 more about first aid. Calling an ambulance or the police is important, but there is more we can and should do. If we know how to respond, we can save lives.

       Many hospitals recommend that we use the letters DR ABC to remember what to do when we have to think fast. D stands for danger. We should first of all make sure that the accident scene is no longer dangerous. If we were to get hurt trying to save someone, we would not be able to help. R is for response. We can do a lot of good by simply asking "Are you all right?" If the person can answer, we know that he or she is conscious and can breathe. The question will also calm the person, letting him or her know that help is on the way.

       A is for airway 3. We must make sure that a person's airway is open and it is easy to breathe. This can be done by gently tipping the person's head back slightly. B is for breathing. We should check that the person can breathe. Is his or her chest moving? If the person is not breathing, we must try to start his or her breathing at once, using the mouth-to-mouth method. If this is not done within five minutes, the person will die. If a person is breathing but not conscious, it is usually best for him or her not to be moved. C is for circulation 4. Is the person's blood circulating 5? We can look for colour, coughing, and eye movement. We can also check a person's pulse by putting a finger on the person's neck or wrist. If a person is bleeding, we should cover the wound with a clean piece of cloth and press on the wound to stop the bleeding.

       When we have checked the DR ABC, we should give the first aid that is needed and call an ambulance. We should never try to revive 6 a person unless we know how to do it. We may make things worse. Many hospitals and schools offer training classes for people who are interested in learning first aid.

       When we have given first aid, we should put the person in the recovery 7 position. This is a way of placing a body so that the airway is clear and it is easy to breathe. Here is how it is done:

       1  Roll the person onto one side.

       2  Place the arm closest to the ground straight out from the body. Place the hand of the person's upper arm under his or her chin.

  3  Bend the knee of the upper leg against the ground so that he or she will not roll over.

            We can cover the person with a blanket or a jacket to help him or her stay warm.

           We should stay with the person and wait for the ambulance.

      This passage does not contain enough information for you to do first aid correctly! You have to study with a teacher. However, after a few hours of study you will manage to know enough to save other people's lives.