How to Use first aid in a Sentence
first aid
noun- She gave him first aid for his sprained ankle.
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Putting together a decent first aid kit can be a hassle.
—Editors Of Men's Health, Men's Health, 12 July 2022
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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
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The stepson, who administered first aid until deputies arrived, has not been charged with any crimes.
—Paul Best, Fox News, 29 July 2022
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Providing knowledge about emergency first aid is a key objective.
—Ella Lee, USA TODAY, 9 July 2022
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Officers administered first aid, but the woman died of her injuries, police said in a social media post.
—Fox News, 1 Aug. 2022
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Officers rendered first aid to the victim until paramedics arrived, according to the release.
—Dave Perozek, Arkansas Online, 11 July 2022
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While Mel grabs aspirin and nitroglycerine from the first aid kit, Jack grabs the wheel and makes a triumphant water landing.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 20 July 2022
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Officers and paramedics performed first aid on Mohammed before he was hospitalized and later died.
—Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 July 2022
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After removing the dog from the car, police attempted to administer first aid but were unsuccessful.
—Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2022
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Officers administered first aid until paramedics arrived.
—Olivia Mitchell, cleveland, 20 July 2022
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After arriving officers saw a man with a gunshot injury and administered first aid and CPR.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2022
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Ordinary citizens banded together, and volunteers shared live maps to help demonstrators on the ground, with icons signifying first aid, rest, and supply stations.
—Jerrine Tan, Wired, 4 Aug. 2022
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Officials said deputies gave the man first aid but that he was pronounced dead at the scene.
—Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 28 Nov. 2022
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The same deputy then provided first aid to Flowers while the minivan fled the scene.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
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Police began to give the man first aid before paramedics arrived at the scene.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
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Police responded to the scene and rendered first aid to the victim.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2022
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Paramedics rendered first aid to Brown, Shenouda said, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
—Jessica Contrera, Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2023
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The deputy began first aid, and the Hayden officer joined in after clearing the home.
—Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 14 Dec. 2022
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He was not injured and administered first aid to those on the ground, D’Ambrosio said.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov. 2022
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Aquaphor also works as a first aid ointment if your child gets a minor cut or scrape.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 27 Feb. 2024
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State police rendered first aid to the man and applied two tourniquets to help stop the bleeding.
—Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 28 Dec. 2022
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When used for first aid, these ointments are usually applied to the outer parts of the skin, such as on the arms, legs, and hands.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 8 May 2024
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By day four of the training, the Marines in the two platoons had learned how to handle their weapons and administer first aid.
—Yaroslav Trofimov, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022
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The woman fell to the ground, and the guard called for an ambulance and administered first aid, police said.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2023
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Keep one copy in your daily bag, another at home with your first aid kit, and a photo of it on your phone.
—Stacey Colino, Parents, 20 Sep. 2023
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That officer then shot the man, O’Connor said, adding that police rendered first aid.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2022
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On Thursday, Jordan dropped seven tons of supplies over northern Gaza — the first aid shipment to the area in about a month.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 1 Mar. 2024
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Write your child's name on the individual medicines as well as on the plastic bag or first aid bag.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 15 July 2024
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Two deputies then shot the man, who was given first aid before being transported to a hospital, the agency said.
—Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2024
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