first aid
Definition
Noun: - Emergency care given before regular medical aid can be obtained: The immediate and initial assistance provided to a sick or injured person, often using simple techniques and readily available materials, until full medical treatment is available.
Usage
- Used as an uncountable noun to describe the concept or practice of providing initial emergency care.
- Typically used in contexts involving accidents, sudden illness, or emergencies.
- Often appears with verbs like , , , or .
Examples
- All teachers in the school are trained to provide first aid.
- Knowing basic first aid can save a life in an emergency.
- The hiker used his first aid kit to clean and bandage the wound.
- The manual includes a chapter on first aid for common injuries.
Advanced Usage
- "First aid post/station": A designated location where first aid can be administered.
- Volunteers were stationed at the first aid post along the marathon route.
- "First aid training/certification": Formal instruction in first aid procedures.
- Her first aid certification is valid for two more years.
Variants and Related Words
- First-aid (adjective): Used to describe items or knowledge related to first aid.
- She keeps a well-stocked first-aid kit in her car.
- He has first-aid knowledge.
Synonyms
- Emergency care: Medical attention given in urgent situations.
- Immediate care: Care provided without delay.
Related Phrases
- First responder: A person with specialized training who is among the first to arrive at an emergency scene (e.g., paramedic, firefighter). While related, this is a distinct professional role.
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation): A specific life-saving first aid procedure.
Idioms
No common idioms are directly formed from the term "first aid".
Noun
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emergency care given before regular medical aid can be obtained
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