First Aid Show Australia Daily Minute

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the First Aid Show 2026.
This year’s conference featured an incredible lineup of speakers covering resuscitation, trauma, mental health, anatomy, career progression, cardiac arrest survival, and much more.
Missed the event? Or want to watch your favourite sessions again?
The entire conference is now available as an on-demand encore presentation.
Get instant access and watch at your own pace.
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Can someone suffer a concussion without actually hitting their head?In this episode, we explore the connection between whiplash and concussion, including how rapid back-and-forth movement of the head and neck can move the brain inside the skull and produce concussion-like symptoms.
We also discuss how whiplash and concussion symptoms heavily overlap, why rotational forces increase injury risk, and why proper medical assessment is important after any head or neck injury.
Because sometimes it’s not “just whiplash”—and sometimes both injuries occur together.
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Dust, dirt, smoke, and other loose particles can quickly irritate the eye.In this episode, we explain when eye irrigation is appropriate, how to safely use a saline ampoule to flush the eye, and the correct technique for removing loose foreign material from the eye’s surface.
We also discuss when not to irrigate, such as with embedded objects, and the importance of prolonged flushing with running water following chemical or substance exposure to the eyes.
Because when it comes to protecting vision, prompt and gentle first aid can make all the difference.
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White-tailed spiders have developed a frightening reputation in Australia—but what does the evidence actually say?In this episode, we explore what White-tailed spiders look like, where they are commonly found, the symptoms their bites may cause, and the ongoing myths. We also cover the recommended first aid management, including why pressure immobilisation is NOT used for White-tailed spider bites.
Because in first aid, facts matter more than fear.
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First aiders don’t just protect patients—they also need to protect themselves.In this episode, we explore the key vaccinations recommended for first aiders and healthcare workers.
We also discuss why vaccination matters when working around blood, body fluids, and infectious illness, and how immunisation works alongside PPE, gloves, and infection control practices.
Because a protected first aider is a safer first aider.
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The eyes can provide important clues during a medical emergency.In this episode, we explain the PEARL assessment and why it is used in first aid and emergency care to help assess neurological function.
Learn how to perform a simple pupil assessment, what direct and consensual light reflexes are, and what abnormal pupil findings may indicate.
Because sometimes the eyes can reveal what’s happening inside the brain before the patient can say a word.
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Hidden deep behind the stomach is one of the body’s most important organs—the pancreas.In this episode, we explain what the pancreas is, where it is located, its approximate size, and the critical roles it plays in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
We also explore why the pancreas matters in first aid, including its links to diabetes, abdominal pain, metabolic emergencies, and trauma.
Because when the pancreas struggles, the effects can be felt throughout the entire body.
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Ibuprofen is one of the most commonly used relief medications in Australia—but it’s not suitable for everyone.
In this episode, we explain what ibuprofen is, common Australian brand names like Nurofen and Rafen, the different forms it comes in, and the conditions it is commonly used to treat.
We also cover important contraindications and precautions, standard adult and paediatric dosing, and why understanding medications is an important part of first aid and patient care.
Because good first aid isn’t just knowing what to give—it’s knowing when, why, and when not to.
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A splinter might seem small—but removing it incorrectly can make things worse.In this episode, we explain what splinters are, the common materials they can be made from, and when a superficial foreign object may be safely removed within a first aider’s scope of practice.
Because even small injuries deserve proper care.
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The eyes can reveal a lot during a medical emergency.In this episode, we explain what the pupils are, how they control light entering the eye, and how the nervous system causes them to react automatically.
We also explore what changes in the pupils—such as fixed, dilated, constricted, or unequal pupils—may indicate in a first aid context, Because sometimes the smallest part of the body can provide some of the biggest clues.
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#dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #FirstAid #Pupils #Neurology #HeadInjury #EmergencyResponse #FirstAidTraining