Definition of first aid
: emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid can be obtained
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Examples of first aid in a Sentence
She gave him first aid for his sprained ankle.
Recent Examples of first aid from the Web
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The children's parents were believed to be killed in the attacks, and received first aid to stabilize them before they were brought to an undisclosed hospital in Israel's north.
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Officials said passersby were trying to administer first aid.
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The officers gave first aid to San Nicolas, who was still talking when an ambulance took him to a hospital, Lowe said.
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Knowing how to perform CPR for your pet is part of being able to give them proper first aid.
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The medical office should be equipped with basic first aid supplies to handle cuts, scrapes and other minor injuries.
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Portland officers found the wounded man outside El Burrito Loco along Northeast 82nd Avenue a little before 3:40 a.m. and gave him first aid until paramedics arrived, police said.
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Police added that Jahrell went into a nearby Macy's Home Store where he was given first aid after collapsing to the ground, according to KGW8 News.
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Veillette was immediately given first aid and then taken to the hospital.
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First Known Use of first aid
1867
FIRST AID Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of first aid for English Language Learners
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: emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person
FIRST AID Defined for Kids
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Definition of first aid for Students
: care or treatment given to an ill or injured person in an emergency
Medical Dictionary
noun
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medical Definition of first aid
: emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid can be obtained
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