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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#FirstAidShow #AnzacDay #LestWeForget #BattlefieldFirstAid #SimpsonAndHisDonkey #ServiceAndSacrifice #AnzacSpirit #FirstResponderRespect #WeWillRememberThem

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

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

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

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

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

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

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