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.
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Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 21 Sep. 2024
Besides school supplies, the site also offers a host of items, including coffee makers, mini refrigerators, heated lunch totes, wireless keyboard, individual floor mats first aid kits, menstrual products and ADHD activities.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2024
First responders administered first aid on the scene but the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the hospital.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2024
For hikers, emergency responders, or anyone who needs to be ready for an emergency, having a reliable first aid kit is crucial.
—New Atlas, 12 Sep. 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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