first aid
noun
: emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid can be obtained
Examples of first aid in a Sentence
She gave him first aid for his sprained ankle.
Recent Examples on the Web
The deputies provided first aid until medics arrived to take the victim to a hospital.
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024
Provide first aid as needed and call for medical assistance for more serious injuries.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 Apr. 2024
Witnesses near the crash rendered first aid and CPR to Buckner before emergency responders arrived, actions that the chief commended.
—The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
Sirio was given first aid at the scene and taken to a local hospital for further treatment.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 9 Feb. 2024
Organizers in charge of first aid said that 200,000 male condoms, 20,000 female condoms and 10,000 oral dams will be available in the Olympic Village, where 14,500 athletes and staff are expected to stay in July and August.
—Pierre Bairin, CNN, 19 Mar. 2024
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A decent first aid kit makes sense for any traveler.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
Local 80 represents grips, craft services, first aid employees, warehouse workers and others in the industry.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Mar. 2024
Palo Alto is offering free mental health first aid training for residents.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024
Provide first aid as needed and call for medical assistance for more serious injuries.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 Apr. 2024
Witnesses near the crash rendered first aid and CPR to Buckner before emergency responders arrived, actions that the chief commended.
—The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
Sirio was given first aid at the scene and taken to a local hospital for further treatment.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 9 Feb. 2024
Organizers in charge of first aid said that 200,000 male condoms, 20,000 female condoms and 10,000 oral dams will be available in the Olympic Village, where 14,500 athletes and staff are expected to stay in July and August.
—Pierre Bairin, CNN, 19 Mar. 2024
Best First Aid Kit Adventure Medical Kit Ultralight Watertight .5
View On Amazon $17 View On Target $46 View On REI $23
A decent first aid kit makes sense for any traveler.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
Local 80 represents grips, craft services, first aid employees, warehouse workers and others in the industry.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Mar. 2024
Palo Alto is offering free mental health first aid training for residents.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
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first aid
noun
: emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid can be obtained
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