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When direct pressure isn't enough to stop life-threatening bleeding, it’s time to bring out the big guns—haemostatic dressings.
In this episode, we explain what haemostatic dressings are, how they work, and when a first aider might use them. These special gauzes, often used in military and trauma settings, are now becoming more common in civilian first aid kits—and for good reason.
Whether you're trained to use them or just curious, this is a must-know for serious bleeding emergencies.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #FirstAidShow #BleedingControl #HaemostaticDressing #StopTheBleed #FirstAidTraining #EmergencyResponse #LifesavingSkills
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Ever feel like first aid terms sound like a foreign language? That’s because, technically… they are!
In this episode, we unpack the basics of medical terminology—breaking down how words are built using prefixes, root words, and suffixes. From “hypoglycemia” to “cyanosis,” knowing how to decode these terms can give first aiders an edge when it comes to understanding conditions and communicating clearly.
We also explain why learning the language of first aid is more than just clever—it’s essential.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #FirstAidShow #MedicalTerminology #FirstAidTraining #EmergencyResponse #LifesavingSkills #KnowYourTerms
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When it comes to burns, knowing how much of the body is affected matters—a lot.
In this episode, we explain how to estimate the percentage of body surface area burned using two easy methods.
Whether you're on the sidelines of a sports game and someone has burnt themselves in the canteen or responding to a burn at work, understanding burn severity helps guide your next step: treat on site or call for backup.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #FirstAidShow #BurnsFirstAid #RuleOfNines #EmergencyResponse #LifesavingSkills #FirstAidTraining
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Episode 60 – First Aid Fast Quiz #6
It’s quiz time again—our sixth round of the First Aid Fast Quiz!
In this episode, we’re testing your memory on some high-impact first aid topics from our last 10 episodes.
Five rapid-fire questions, pulled straight from recent episodes. Think fast—these could be the details that save a life.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #FirstAidShow #FirstAidQuiz #EmergencyResponse #TestYourKnowledge #LifesavingSkills #FirstAidTraining
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Dislocations can look dramatic—but the right first aid response can make a huge difference in recovery and comfort.
In today’s episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we cover:
What to do if someone dislocates a joint
Why you should never try to "pop it back in"
The steps to safely support the limb
When to use ice, how to check circulation, and when to call for help
Dislocations are painful and potentially serious—this quick refresher will help you stay calm and confident in an emergency.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.🎧 https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #dislocation #jointinjury #firstaidresponse #injurymanagement #lifesavingfirstaid #firstaidtraining
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Not all bleeding is visible—and internal bleeding can be just as dangerous, if not more so.
In today’s episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we cover:
What internal bleeding actually is
Common causes like trauma, organ injury, or medical conditions
Signs and symptoms to look out for
What to do while waiting for emergency help
Remember, shock is often your biggest clue. Early recognition and immediate action can make all the difference.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.🎧 https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #internalbleeding #emergencyresponse #firstaidtraining #lifesavingfirstaid #shockmanagement #hiddeninjuries
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In this episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we look at what to do when someone is having a stroke.
You've recognised the signs using the F.A.S.T. test—now what?
We walk through the essential first aid management steps for stroke, including:
Positioning the patient
When to call an ambulance
What not to do
And why timing is everything
Early action can save lives and reduce disability. Stay calm, stay confident, and know what to do when seconds count.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.🎧 https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #strokeawareness #strokeemergency #firstaidtraining #lifesavingresponse #emergencyfirstaid #firstresponders
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In this episode, we walk through the core principles of burn first aid — from cooling to covering and knowing when to call for help.
You'll learn:
The most effective way to cool a burn (hint: it's not ice!)
How to cover burns safely to reduce pain and infection risk
When to refer burns for medical treatment
What NOT to do (including those old-school myths that do more harm than good)
Burns can happen in an instant—at home, work, or out in the community. This short episode helps make sure you know exactly what to do.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #burnsfirstaid #firstaidtraining #emergencyresponse #burnsmanagement #savelives #australianfirstaid
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Australia’s only conference and expo for first aiders just wrapped up, and what a show it was!
Hosted by Rob Mills and featuring live music from the First Aid Show Band, the 2025 First Aid Show brought together nearly 800 first aiders, responders, nurses, educators, and health professionals from all over Australia—in person and online—for a high-impact day of learning, connection, and inspiration.
In this episode, we revisit some of the incredible highlights:
Prof. Peter Morley on the latest ARC guideline changes
Prof. Tony Walker on pain management in first aid
Jordan Piper on anatomy of the neck, spine, arms & legs
Matt Shepherd on spinal injury and burn management
Theo Dimitriou on limb injury care and bleeding control
Missed the live event?It’s not too late.🎟️ Buy your online on-demand ticket now at www.firstaidshow.com.au/2025
This is more than a conference—it’s a movement. And you’re a part of it.
#dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #FirstAidShow2025 #FirstAidConference #LifesavingSkills #FirstResponders #OnDemandCPD
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When we talk about shock in first aid, we’re not referring to emotional stress or electrocution—this is a life-threatening condition where the body’s circulation starts to fail, and vital organs stop receiving the oxygen and nutrients they need to function.
In this episode, we cover:
What causes shock
Why it’s a medical emergency
The difference between signs (what you can see) and symptoms (what the patient feels)
Why recognising shock quickly can make all the difference
This episode lays the groundwork—stay tuned for a future episode where we’ll cover the first aid management of shock.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.🎧 firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #shock #medicalemergency #firstaidtraining #lifesavingresponse #firstaidbasics #anatomyexplained #emergencycare
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When poisons are inhaled, they can cause fast, dangerous effects on the body—and may even put rescuers at risk. In this episode, we explore inhalation poisoning, its symptoms, and what to do if someone has been exposed.
From farm chemicals and industrial fumes to household gases, we outline how to recognise the danger and respond safely.
A critical reminder: always protect yourself first.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, or firstaidshow.com.au
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The skin is the body’s largest organ—and in first aid, it’s often the first barrier we protect and treat. In this episode, we explore the three main layers of the skin, what they do, and why understanding them matters when managing wounds, burns, bleeding, or infection.
You’ll learn about its role in regulating body temperature, producing vitamin D, removing waste, and sensing danger—and how all of this connects back to providing better first aid.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean or at firstaidshow.com.au
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Concussion isn’t always obvious, but when it comes to head knocks in sport, the rule is clear: if in doubt, sit them out.
In this episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we break down the key signs and red flags of concussion, and what immediate action should be taken—both on the field and on the sideline. Learn when to call 000, what not to do, and why early recognition is critical.
Whether you're a coach, first aider, parent, or player—this one’s essential listening.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #concussionawareness #sportsfirstaid #redflags #headinjury #ifindoubtsitthemout #firstaidtraining #lifesavingdecisions #concussion #AIS
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Want to attend Australia's only First Aid Conference & Expo in style?
We're giving away a VIP double pass to The First Aid Show 2025, happening Monday 12th May at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
This is your chance to experience all-access to keynote sessions, live masterclasses, the expo floor, entertainment, giveaways and more—for free.
But don’t wait—entries could close any day!
👉 Head to www.firstaidshow.com.au/fas-competition to enter now.
🎧 Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more
#dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #firstaidshow2025 #firstaidconference #melbourneevents #firstaidvip #giveaway #lifesavingskills
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Back with another quiz episode—our fifth!This time we’re reviewing some crucial topics: pelvic injuries, recovery position, bleeding management, glove use, and more.
Test yourself with five rapid-fire questions from recent episodes and see how much first aid knowledge you've locked in.
A few minutes now could make all the difference when it counts.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #FirstAidShow #FirstAidQuiz #EmergencyResponse #TestYourKnowledge #LifesavingSkills #FirstAidTraining
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When something sharp gets stuck in the body, instinct might say "pull it out"—but in first aid, that's exactly what you shouldn't do.
In this episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we cover:✅ What an embedded object injury is✅ Why removing it could cause massive bleeding✅ How to control bleeding around the object✅ Padding and supporting techniques to stabilise it✅ When urgent ambulance care is essential
First aid isn’t about fixing everything—it’s about stabilising safely until help arrives.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 www.firstaidshow.com.au
#FirstAidShow #dailyminute #dailyminutepodcast #EmbeddedObjects #FirstAidTips #EmergencyFirstAid #TraumaCare #DRSABCD #FirstResponder #FirstAidMatters #LifesavingSkills #StayCalmStaySafe
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The pelvis does more than just hold you upright—it protects some of the body’s most vital organs.
In this episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we explore:✅ What the pelvis protects (and why injuries here are serious)✅ Signs and symptoms of a potential pelvic injury✅ First aid management steps to stabilise and support the patient✅ When and why to call an ambulance urgently✅ How a pelvic splint (or simple positioning) can help in first aid
Pelvic injuries might not always look dramatic—but they are emergencies that demand smart, calm first aid.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 www.firstaidshow.com.au
#FirstAidShow #PelvicInjury #EmergencyFirstAid #TraumaCare #FirstResponder #FirstAidTraining #StayPrepared #DRSABCD #LifesavingSkills #FirstAidMatters
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Anzac Day is more than a date on the calendar—it’s a tribute to courage, mateship, and sacrifice.
In this reflective bonus episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we explore:✅ What Anzac Day means for listeners around the world✅ What battlefield first aid may have looked like in 1915✅ A salute to Simpson and his donkey—first aid under fire✅ The values of service and care that still inspire first aiders today
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning—we will remember them.Lest we forget.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 www.firstaidshow.com.au
#FirstAidShow #AnzacDay #LestWeForget #BattlefieldFirstAid #SimpsonAndHisDonkey #ServiceAndSacrifice #AnzacSpirit #FirstResponderRespect #WeWillRememberThem
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Protecting yourself is just as important as helping someone else.
In this episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we take a closer look at infection control, focusing on two essential tools: gloves and hand washing.
We cover:✅ When and how to use gloves correctly✅ The difference between nitrile and latex gloves✅ Why glove removal doesn’t mean you're done✅ When and how to wash your hands in a first aid setting✅ Why hand hygiene is the first line of defence in preventing infection
Gloves protect you. Clean hands protect everyone.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 www.firstaidshow.com.au
#FirstAidShow #InfectionControl #Gloves #HandWashing #PPE #FirstAidTraining #FirstResponder #HygieneMatters #DRSABCD
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