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first aid

NOUN
emergency care
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"In simple terms, he would not have survived, however quickly he received first aid, CPR or expert medical treatment," the judge added.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

It recommends initially following its first aid advice then taking the dog to the vet as soon as possible.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Crew members tried to give him first aid, but to no avail, said Alok Singh, the late captain’s brother-in-law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

It said its lifeguards had saved 2,165 lives since then and helped almost 500,000 people through water rescue, returning lost children and delivering first aid and casualty care.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

A thirty-something father of two, he badly wanted this job, but he had barely passed his other exams, and first aid had stumped him.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover



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