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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The deputies gave the man first aid and he was transported to an area hospital where he was listed in critical condition.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2025
This year, Rigaud's group aims to expand offerings, with teens night on Fridays; kids’ camps; special events like yoga, concerts and jump rope; plus concessions, first aid and equipment rental from the Riverfront Rink building.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
He was given emergency first aid at the scene by Oakland police officers before being taken to a hospital.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
Ocean Rescue lifeguards gave the boy first aid, and paramedics took him to Broward Health Medical Center to be treated for minor injuries, Guzman said.
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july 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2025
This year, Rigaud's group aims to expand offerings, with teens night on Fridays; kids’ camps; special events like yoga, concerts and jump rope; plus concessions, first aid and equipment rental from the Riverfront Rink building.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
He was given emergency first aid at the scene by Oakland police officers before being taken to a hospital.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
Ocean Rescue lifeguards gave the boy first aid, and paramedics took him to Broward Health Medical Center to be treated for minor injuries, Guzman said.
—David Goodhue
july 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025
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“First aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20aid. Accessed 17 Jul. 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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