First Aid Show Australia Daily Minute

Anzac Day: Courage, Sacrifice & Battlefield First Aid

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.
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EP048 Infection Control: Gloves and Hand Hygiene Matter

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.
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#FirstAidShow #InfectionControl #Gloves #HandWashing #PPE #FirstAidTraining #FirstResponder #HygieneMatters #DRSABCD

EP047 Unconscious but Breathing: The Recovery Position Saves Lives

When someone is unconscious, they’re at risk of airway blockage—even if they’re breathing. That’s where the recovery position comes in.
In this episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we explore: ✅ Why unconscious patients must be placed on their side✅ How lying on their back can block the airway✅ What the recovery position actually does✅ A simple, step-by-step guide to putting someone into it✅ When not to move the person—and when it’s critical that you do
The recovery position isn’t just a first aid trick—it’s a lifesaving technique that protects the airway until help arrives.
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#FirstAidShow #RecoveryPosition #AirwayManagement #UnconsciousFirstAid #DRSABCD #FirstAidTraining #EmergencyResponse #LifesavingSkills

EP046 Calling an Ambulance Worldwide: Know Your Number

In this episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we’re talking about one of the most critical first aid actions—calling for help.
We cover:✅ Why we say “Call Triple Zero (000)” in Australia✅ How emergency numbers differ around the world✅ What number to call if you’re outside Australia✅ The global power of 112 from your mobile✅ Why knowing your local number before an emergency matters
Wherever you are in the world, knowing how to reach emergency services could be the first step in saving a life.
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#FirstAidShow #EmergencyNumbers #000 #911 #112 #FirstAidTips #TravelSmart #KnowYourNumber #FirstResponder #EmergencyCare #DRSABCD

Bonus Episode: Easter First Aid

Easter is here, and with it comes long drives, sugar highs, and the occasional backyard injury.
In this egg-stra special bonus episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we unwrap:✅ First aid tips for Easter road trips✅ How to manage tummy aches from too much chocolate✅ Sore eyes from late-night bunny spotting✅ Backyard “egg-cidents” and how to treat them✅ Why your first aid kit is the real MVP this holiday
Hop to it—stay safe, stay prepared, and enjoy a chocolate-filled (but incident-free) long weekend.
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#FirstAidShow #EasterFirstAid #ChocolateOverload #EggHuntFails #RoadTripSafety #FirstAidTips #StaySafeThisEaster #DRSABCD

EP045 – Head Injuries: It’s Not Just a Knock to the Head

Head injuries can be deceptive. What looks like a simple bump can quickly become something far more serious.
In this episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we explore:✅ What happens to the brain during a head injury✅ The difference between concussion, fracture, and internal bleeding✅ Signs and symptoms to watch out for (including those that appear hours later)✅ Why mechanism of injury matters✅ When to seek urgent medical help
Head injuries demand respect. Whether it’s sport, a fall, or an accident, early recognition and action make all the difference.
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#FirstAidShow #HeadInjury #Concussion #FirstAidTraining #DRSABCD #TraumaResponse #FirstResponder #EmergencyCare #SafetyFirst #BrainInjuryAwareness

Ep044 Arterial Tourniquets

When Direct Pressure is not enough. In this episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we take a look at arterial tourniquets—a powerful tool for controlling life-threatening bleeding from a limb when direct pressure just isn’t enough.
We cover:✅ When to use a tourniquet (and when not to)✅ The difference between commercial and improvised tourniquets✅ How to apply one effectively—and what to do if it fails✅ Why recording the time of application is critical
Tourniquets are serious tools for serious bleeding—and knowing how and when to use one could save a life.
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#FirstAidShow #TourniquetTraining #StopTheBleed #FirstAidTips #BleedingControl #TraumaResponse #FirstResponder #DRSABCD #EmergencyCare #LifesavingSkills

Ep043 External Bleeding

Bleeding you can see is bleeding you can stop—but you have to act fast.
In today’s episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we cover the first aid management of external bleeding, from minor cuts to life-threatening haemorrhages.
You’ll learn:✅ How to apply effective direct pressure✅ What to do if blood soaks through a dressing✅ When to use additional pads or consider advanced interventions✅ Why lying the person down and staying calm matters✅ When to escalate to arterial tourniquets or haemostatic dressings
We’ll also remind you how to spot and treat shock, and why your hands (and gloves!) are your best tools in bleeding control.
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#FirstAidShow #BleedingControl #StopTheBleed #ExternalBleeding #FirstAidTips #FirstResponder #EmergencyCare #DRSABCD #FirstAidTraining

Ep042 Manual Handling in First Aid: Lift Smart, Stay Safe

In this episode of the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast, we dive into one of the most overlooked risks in first aid—manual handling.
Whether you're helping someone off the ground, carrying a first aid kit, or assisting a patient, how you move matters. Done incorrectly, manual handling can lead to muscle strains, back injuries, or worse.
We cover:✅ What "manual handling" means in a first aid context✅ Questions to ask yourself before lifting✅ How to assess the scene and the load✅ Safe lifting techniques every first aider should know✅ When to wait for help
First aid is about saving lives—not adding yourself to the patient list.
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#FirstAidShow #ManualHandling #FirstAidTraining #WorkplaceSafety #DRSABCD #InjuryPrevention #SafeLifting #FirstResponderTips

Bonus Episode: We need your help!

If you’ve found value in the First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast—can we ask a favour?
We’re on a mission to build a first aid community that’s confident, informed, and ready to act when it matters most. But we can’t do it without you.
In this short bonus episode, we ask you to:
Like, subscribe, and share the podcast on your favourite platform
Tell a friend or colleague who needs to hear it
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Thanks for being part of this growing community—together, we’re making first aid more accessible, more practical, and more powerful.
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