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
Inform someone of your travel plans and pack extra supplies such as food, water, clothing, first aid kit and tools in case of emergencies.
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
This 300-piece first aid kit includes multiple bandage sizes, gauze, sterilizing agents and basic survival gear like a compass, emergency blanket and whistle.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 11 Apr. 2024
The waterproof bag includes food, water, blankets, masks, a hand crank radio, a first aid kit, hand warmers, a multi-tool, emergency gloves (reinforced and strong), wet wipes, glow sticks, tissues, biohazard bags, ponchos, and more.
—Meredith Woerner, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
In addition to jumper cables, a first aid kit, a flashlight, and extra bottles of water, this emergency blanket comes with me on every drive.
—Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2024
The deputies provided first aid until medics arrived to take the victim to a hospital.
—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
Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
This 300-piece first aid kit includes multiple bandage sizes, gauze, sterilizing agents and basic survival gear like a compass, emergency blanket and whistle.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 11 Apr. 2024
The waterproof bag includes food, water, blankets, masks, a hand crank radio, a first aid kit, hand warmers, a multi-tool, emergency gloves (reinforced and strong), wet wipes, glow sticks, tissues, biohazard bags, ponchos, and more.
—Meredith Woerner, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024
In addition to jumper cables, a first aid kit, a flashlight, and extra bottles of water, this emergency blanket comes with me on every drive.
—Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2024
The deputies provided first aid until medics arrived to take the victim to a hospital.
—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
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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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