First Aid Show Australia Daily Minute

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.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 www.firstaidshow.com.au
#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.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 www.firstaidshow.com.au
#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.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more🌐 www.firstaidshow.com.au
#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.
🎧 Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more.🔗 www.firstaidshow.com.au
#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
Follow us on socials via our website
Join our mailing list to stay up to date with new episodes and events
And check out our Monthly Skills Lab—for hands-on training with expert instructors
Thanks for being part of this growing community—together, we’re making first aid more accessible, more practical, and more powerful.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #SupportFirstAid #FirstAidCommunity #ShareTheShow #FirstAidTraining #StayConnected

Ep041 First Aid Show Quiz No 4

Back with another quiz episode!This round covers choking, stroke management, your legal responsibilities as a first aider, and more.Answer five quick-fire questions and test how much you’ve retained from recent episodes.
A few minutes now could mean confidence when it really counts.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #FirstAidQuiz #EmergencyResponse #TestYourKnowledge #FirstAidReady #LifesavingSkills
 

Ep040 First Aid Show Quiz No 3

It’s quiz time! Let’s see how much you’ve remembered from the last few episodes.In this episode, we ask five short questions covering burns, dislocations, strokes and abdominal injuries. Then, we give you the answers and a chance to check in on what’s stuck.
It’s not about getting it perfect—it’s about being prepared.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #FirstAidQuiz #KnowYourStuff #BePrepared #TestYourKnowledge #FirstAidTraining

Ep039 Choking Management: Total Obstruction

When someone’s choking and they can’t cough, speak, or breathe—this is a total obstruction.In this episode, we walk through how to recognise and respond to a life-threatening airway blockage. You’ll learn when and how to use back blows, chest thrusts, and what to do if the person becomes unconscious.
Silence means danger—know what to do when every second counts.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #ChokingFirstAid #TotalObstruction #CPR #EmergencyResponse #BePrepared #FirstAidTraining

Bonus Episode: First Aid Show Exhibition & Conference 2025

It’s not just a conference—it’s a show.
The First Aid Show is Australia’s only dedicated conference and exhibition for first aiders, sports trainers, workplace responders, healthcare students, and anyone who wants to stay sharp, skilled, and inspired.
In this bonus episode, we preview what to expect:
An immersive day of learning, connection, and inspiration
Industry-leading guest speakers and masterclasses
Live entertainment from Matt Bradshaw and The First Aid Show Band
Hosted by the energetic and engaging Rob Mills
Join us on Monday, 12 May 2025, from 9am–5pm at the Melbourne Convention Centre, or tune in live online or on demand after the event.
🎟️ Tickets available now at: firstaidshow.com.au
Don't just stay qualified—stay inspired.
#FirstAidShow #FirstAidConference #CPD #EmergencyResponse #LearnFirstAid #MelbourneEvents #FirstAidTraining #FirstAidExhibition

Ep038 The Abdomen

Abdominal trauma or pain might not look serious from the outside—but inside, there’s a lot going on.
In this episode, we explore what the abdomen is, what it contains, and why it’s such a critical area when it comes to first aid.
You’ll learn:
The major abdominal organs and their functions
What each organ means for first aid and injury assessment
Why abdominal trauma can be serious, even without visible signs
We’ll explore pain and injury management in a future episode—but this one lays the groundwork for knowing what’s at stake.
Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute
#FirstAidShow #AbdominalInjury #TraumaCare #FirstAidKnowledge #EmergencyAwareness #BePrepared