First Aid Show Australia Daily Minute

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.

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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 b...

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,...

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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.

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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

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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 position...

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

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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 ...

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 ...

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

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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

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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 ...

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 recordin...

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...

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 b...

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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.

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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.

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