first-aid
Definition
Noun:
- Emergency medical treatment: "first-aid" refers to the immediate care given to a person who has been injured or suddenly becomes ill, before professional medical help arrives. It typically includes techniques such as cleaning and bandaging wounds, applying pressure to stop bleeding, or performing CPR.
Adjective:
- Used for or relating to emergency care: "first-aid" describes items, equipment, or facilities designed to provide immediate medical assistance in an emergency.
- Example: A first-aid kit contains bandages and antiseptic.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- She administered first-aid to the hiker who had twisted his ankle. (She gave immediate medical care before a doctor arrived.)
Adjective:
- The company provides first-aid training to all employees. (Training in emergency medical techniques.)
Advanced Usage
"to give first-aid": to provide immediate medical assistance.
- The teacher gave first-aid to the child who fell off the swing. (She treated the injury on the spot.)
"first-aid station": a designated location where emergency medical care is available, often at events or workplaces.
- A first-aid station was set up near the marathon finish line. (A place for treating runners' injuries.)
Variants and Related Words
- First-aider (n): a person trained to administer first-aid.
- The first-aider quickly assessed the situation and called for an ambulance. (A trained volunteer or professional.)
Synonyms
- Emergency care: immediate medical treatment for an urgent condition.
- Initial treatment: the first steps taken to manage an injury or illness.
Related Idioms
"first-aid kit": a collection of supplies and equipment used to give first-aid.
- Every car should have a first-aid kit in the trunk. (A box or bag with bandages, scissors, etc.)
"first-aid box": a container holding first-aid supplies, often used interchangeably with "first-aid kit."
- Please check the first-aid box for any missing items. (The storage container for emergency supplies.)