How to Use first aid in a Sentence

first aid

noun
  • She gave him first aid for his sprained ankle.
  • They were shocked to see the boy and gave him first aid.
    Cara Anna, Anchorage Daily News, 12 May 2022
  • Ereg and his partner gave the man first aid and saved his life.
    Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 23 Aug. 2021
  • The plan is to reach the first victim, drag them out and perform first aid.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Crews attempted first aid, but the man died on the scene.
    Elisha Fieldstadt, NBC News, 15 Apr. 2021
  • The flight attendants are trained in first aid and CPR.
    John Cox, USA TODAY, 15 May 2021
  • Add a large-tooth comb or pliers to your first aid kit.
    Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2024
  • One of them performed first aid on him while on the way to the hospital.
    Jeremy Gorner, chicagotribune.com, 16 Mar. 2021
  • The campers were well prepared with first aid supplies, Selinger said.
    Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 14 June 2021
  • Officials said deputies gave the man first aid but that he was pronounced dead at the scene.
    Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 28 Nov. 2022
  • The same deputy then provided first aid to Flowers while the minivan fled the scene.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
  • Mike took Rowan to his apartment by the beach, where his neighbor, who was a nurse, gave her first aid.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Most first aid kits specify the number of users and days.
    Hannah Singleton, SELF, 27 May 2022
  • Among the items are proper footwear, a compass, first aid kit and water.
    Shanti Lerner, The Arizona Republic, 4 Aug. 2021
  • Police began to give the man first aid before paramedics arrived at the scene.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
  • If someone is struck, call 911, begin first aid and CPR if you’re trained.
    Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2022
  • Beard said medics provided first aid to two of the injured but both of them — a man and a woman — died at the scene.
    Nick Perry, Star Tribune, 18 Mar. 2021
  • The guides also performed first aid on the man's minor injuries to his legs, arms and back.
    Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News, 12 July 2022
  • Two of the workers interviewed by the Statesman had no first aid kit.
    Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The officers attempted to render first aid, but the child died at the scene.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2021
  • Officers found him in the driveway of the home and administered first aid, but the man died at the scene.
    Dominic Fracassa, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 May 2022
  • Police responded to the scene and rendered first aid to the victim.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2022
  • Paramedics rendered first aid to Brown, Shenouda said, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
    Jessica Contrera, Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2023
  • Adults should also stock up on life jackets and have a first aid kit available.
    Megan Marples, CNN, 19 June 2021
  • The deputy began first aid, and the Hayden officer joined in after clearing the home.
    Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 14 Dec. 2022
  • He was not injured and administered first aid to those on the ground, D’Ambrosio said.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Aquaphor also works as a first aid ointment if your child gets a minor cut or scrape.
    Katrina Cossey, Parents, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Police provided first aid to the 52-year-old woman on the ground for one gunshot wound to the chest, the statement said.
    Kaila White, The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2021
  • Having a first aid kit, flashlights, batteries and sturdy shoes with you is crucial.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Other officers performed first aid, and the injured officer was taken to a hospital.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2025

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