Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

First Aid

Emergency care or treatment given to a person who suddenly becomes ill or injured before full medical services become available.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Emergency care or treatment given to a person who suddenly becomes ill or injured before full medical services become available.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Aid, First
  • Aids, First
  • First Aids

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. E02w.365.305w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. First Aid. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005392. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005392
  2. First Aid. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_aid
  3. First Aid. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133981