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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Abigail Adams, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Having a first aid kit, flashlights, batteries and sturdy shoes with you is crucial.
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According to the American Red Cross and other emergency services, your go bag should include a first aid kit, a gallon of water per person per day and granola bars or other non-perishable food like nuts, seeds and raisins, for example.
—Terri Daxon, Orange County Register, 23 Jan. 2025
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Abigail Adams, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Having a first aid kit, flashlights, batteries and sturdy shoes with you is crucial.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Rezvani further enhances the package with a professional-grade first aid kit and a specialized hypothermia prevention kit.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
According to the American Red Cross and other emergency services, your go bag should include a first aid kit, a gallon of water per person per day and granola bars or other non-perishable food like nuts, seeds and raisins, for example.
—Terri Daxon, Orange County Register, 23 Jan. 2025
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“First aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20aid. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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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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