First Aid Show Australia Daily Minute

Ep052 Concussion in Sport: If in doubt, sit them out

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

Bonus Episode – Win a VIP Double Pass to The First Aid Show 2025!

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
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EP051 First Aid Fast Quiz No 5

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

Ep050 Embedded Objects: Dont pull them out!

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

Ep049 Pelvic Injuries

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

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.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 www.firstaidshow.com.au
#FirstAidShow #AnzacDay #LestWeForget #BattlefieldFirstAid #SimpsonAndHisDonkey #ServiceAndSacrifice #AnzacSpirit #FirstResponderRespect #WeWillRememberThem

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.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 www.firstaidshow.com.au
#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.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 www.firstaidshow.com.au
#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.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 www.firstaidshow.com.au
#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.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 www.firstaidshow.com.au
#FirstAidShow #EasterFirstAid #ChocolateOverload #EggHuntFails #RoadTripSafety #FirstAidTips #StaySafeThisEaster #DRSABCD