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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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
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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
See all Example Sentences for first aid
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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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