First Aid Show Australia Daily Minute
by First Aid Show Australia
Your daily dose of first aid knowledge delivered in just a minute or two! The First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast is here to help you stay sharp, stay updated, and stay confident. Whether it’s refreshing your memory on first aid essentials, learning about the latest changes, or testing your knowledge, this podcast is your go-to resource.Tune in every weekday—Monday to Friday and make staying first aid-ready a part of your daily routine. Quick, convenient, and packed with value, the Daily Minute Podcast is perfect for first aiders on the go! Listen now on all major podcast platforms.
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Ep235 Sepsis: What Is It?
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that can develop when the body’s response to an infection begins damaging its own tissues and organs. The challenge for first aiders is that sepsis doesn’t always have one obvious sign — sometimes it’s simply a patient who is becoming increasingly unwell. In...
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Ep234 What’s in a First Aid Kit: Gauze
Gauze might be one of the simplest items in a first aid kit, but it’s also one of the most versatile. From absorbing blood and providing padding to cleaning around wounds and supporting dressings, this basic piece of first aid equipment has plenty of uses. In this episode, you’ll learn what gauze...
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Ep233 What is Saline?
It might look like plain water, but saline is one of the simplest and most versatile solutions used in first aid and healthcare. Normal saline is a sterile 0.9% sodium chloride solution with uses ranging from wound and eye irrigation to intravenous fluid administration by appropriately trained...
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Ep232 What is Nausea?
Nausea is that unpleasant feeling that you might vomit. In this episode, you’ll learn what nausea is, some of its common causes, practical steps first aiders can take to help a nauseous patient, and the role of antiemetic medications. We’ll also look at the warning signs that suggest nausea and...
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Ep231 First Aid use of Electrolyte Replacement Tablets
In this episode, you’ll learn what electrolytes are, why our bodies need them, and how oral rehydration solutions such as Hydralyte® work. We’ll also look at when electrolyte replacement may be useful, how glucose helps the body absorb sodium and water, and some important precautions first aiders...
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Ep230 First Aid Fast Quiz 30
It’s time to put your first aid knowledge to the test with First Aid Fast Quiz 30. Five quick questions covering some of our recent topics, including patient handover, respiratory assessment, patient positioning, PPE and neurological assessment. How much have you remembered? Test yourself on...
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Ep229 Glasgow Coma Scale – GCS
The Glasgow Coma Scale, or GCS, provides a structured way to assess and communicate a patient’s level of consciousness. By assessing eye opening, verbal response and motor response, first aiders and healthcare professionals can build a clearer picture of a patient’s neurological status. In this...
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Ep228 What’s in a First Aid Kit? Non-Adherent Dressings
Non-adherent dressings are a simple but important part of a well-stocked first aid kit. Unlike adhesive or island dressings, they don’t have an adhesive border, meaning they need to be secured with tape, a conforming bandage or another suitable method. In this episode, you’ll learn the difference...
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Ep227 Anatomy – Intestines: Do they matter when it comes to first aid?
Several metres long and packed inside the abdomen, the intestines play a major role in digestion, nutrient absorption, water balance and waste removal. Understanding the difference between the small and large intestines gives first aiders useful context when assessing patients with abdominal...
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Ep226 Black, Purple, Blue, Green? What Colour Glove is Best?
White, clear, blue, black — disposable gloves come in plenty of colours, but colour alone doesn’t necessarily tell you what they’re made from. Understanding the differences between latex, vinyl and nitrile gloves can help first aiders choose appropriate PPE for patient care. In this episode…
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Ep225 Patient Positions
Supine, prone, lateral, Fowler’s, semi-recumbent and Trendelenburg — patient positioning is more than simply deciding whether someone should sit or lie down. The position of your patient can affect their comfort, airway, breathing, assessment and ongoing management. In this episode, you’ll learn...
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Ep224 PASSRESPS – Assessing Respiratory Status
When a patient is having difficulty breathing, respiratory rate is only one part of the picture. PASSRESPS provides first aiders with a structured approach to assessing respiratory status and recognising signs that a patient may be deteriorating. In this episode, you’ll learn how PASSRESPS guides...
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Ep223 What is IMIST-AMBO?
When an ambulance arrives, a clear and structured handover can be just as important as the treatment you’ve already provided. IMIST-AMBO gives first aiders a simple framework for communicating essential patient information to paramedics without forgetting the important details. In this episode,...
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Ep222 Medication: Bite and Sting Creams
A bite or sting can be painful and itchy, but not every bite requires emergency treatment. Bite and sting creams can provide effective relief for minor reactions, but it’s important to understand their role and recognise when symptoms may indicate something more serious. In this episode, you’ll...
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Ep221 First Aid Reports
The patient has gone, the ambulance has left, and the incident is over—but your job isn’t finished. A well-written first aid report creates a clear record of what happened, what you found, what treatment you provided, and the patient’s outcome. Good documentation supports patient care, workplace...
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Ep220 First Aid Fast Quiz 22
It’s time to test your first aid knowledge again. Over the past ten episodes we’ve explored blood pressure monitoring, altered conscious states, spinal management, anatomy, and wound care. In this quiz episode, you’ll revisit topics including the AEIOU-TIPS mnemonic, soft cervical collars…
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Ep219 What’s in a First Aid Kit? Adhesive Wound Dressings
Not every cut needs the same dressing. From small adhesive strips to large island dressings, choosing the right dressing can improve comfort, protect the wound, and support healing. Simply reaching for the first adhesive strip in the kit may not always be the best option. In this episode, you’ll...
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Bonus Episode – Announcing the 2027 First Aid Show Theme
What does first aid really look like outside the classroom? Beyond the assessments, the manuals, and the checklists lies the reality of patient care in homes, workplaces, sporting grounds, festivals, and roadside emergencies. In this special bonus episode, we reveal the official theme for the…
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Ep218 Anatomy: The Bladder
Most people never think about the bladder until something goes wrong. Yet this small organ plays an important role in the body and can provide valuable clues during patient assessment and first aid situations. In this episode, you’ll learn where the bladder is located, how it stores and releases...
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Ep217 Soft Collar Application
Applying a soft cervical collar may appear straightforward, but correct sizing, positioning, and patient assessment are critical. A poorly fitted collar can cause discomfort, encourage movement, and may provide little benefit to the patient. In this extended clinical episode, you’ll learn when a...
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Ep216 Pneumonic AEIOU-TIPS
The patient is confused, behaving differently, or has become unconscious. There are no obvious injuries, no clear explanation, and you need to start thinking about what could be causing their altered mental state. In this episode, you’ll learn how the AEIOU-TIPS mnemonic helps first aiders and...
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Ep215 Blood Pressure Cuffs
Automatic or manual? Battery powered or hand pump? Choosing the right blood pressure cuff is more important than many people realise, especially when equipment needs to work reliably during an emergency. In this episode, you’ll learn about the different types of blood pressure cuffs, the…
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Ep214 Shock Management
Sometimes a patient simply looks unwell. They may be pale, sweaty, dizzy, or tell you that something just doesn’t feel right. These early signs can indicate shock, a life-threatening condition where the body is not receiving enough oxygenated blood. In this episode, you’ll learn the priorities of...
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Ep213 Pneumonic: IMIST-AMBO
You’ve treated the patient, the ambulance arrives, and suddenly you’re trying to remember vital signs, medications, and exactly what happened. A structured handover can make all the difference and help ensure important information isn’t forgotten. In this episode, you’ll learn how the IMIST-AMBO...
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Ep212 Medications: Burn Gels
When someone suffers a burn, many people immediately reach for the burn gel. But should the gel be the first treatment, or is there something more important that needs to happen first? In this episode, you’ll learn what burn gels are, when they can be used, and why cool running water remains the...
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Ep211 New Anaphylaxis Medications
For many years, EpiPen was the only adrenaline device that most Australians recognised. Today, several different medications and delivery devices are available for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis, including injectors and the new intranasal adrenaline spray. In this episode, you’ll learn...
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Ep209 What’s in a First Aid Kit? The Triangular Bandage
It may look like a simple piece of cloth, but the triangular bandage is one of the most versatile items found in a first aid kit. From supporting injured arms to securing splints and dressings, this humble bandage has been helping first aiders for generations. In this episode, you’ll learn the…
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Bonus Episode: Calling for Speakers: First Aid Show 2027
Do you have a story, skill, research project, or experience that could help educate and inspire first aiders and first responders? Expressions of Interest are now open for speakers and presenters at the First Aid Show 2027. We’re seeking engaging presentations across first aid, emergency care,...
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Ep208 Anatomy: The Trachea
We often hear the phrase “airway comes first” in first aid, but what exactly is the trachea and why is it so important? This vital structure carries air to and from the lungs and plays a critical role in breathing, airway management, and emergency care. In this episode, you’ll learn what the...
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Ep207 Spinal Injury Management
For many years, first aiders were taught not to move a patient with a suspected spinal injury. But what happens if the patient is unconscious, not breathing normally, or lying in a dangerous location? Modern spinal management focuses on balancing patient safety with lifesaving care. In this...
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Ep206 Blood Pressure
Everybody has heard the numbers — 120 over 80, 140 over 90, or perhaps 90 over 60. But what do those numbers actually mean, and why is blood pressure considered one of the body’s most important vital signs? In this episode, you’ll learn what blood pressure is, the difference between systolic and...
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Ep205 Asthma Spacers
If a puffer and spacer can work just as well as a nebuliser during an asthma attack, why are spacers so important? And how can a simple plastic chamber help more medication reach the lungs? In this episode, you’ll learn what an asthma spacer does, who should use one, and why it can improve the...
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Ep204 Blisters
Should you pop a blister or leave it alone? While many people reach for a needle or try to burst it, that small pocket of fluid may actually be protecting the skin underneath. In this episode, you’ll learn what causes blisters, why friction and moisture play such an important role, and how simple...
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Ep203 Hard vs Soft Cervical Collars
For many years, hard cervical collars were considered an essential part of spinal injury management. But why have many ambulance services and first aid organisations moved away from their routine use, and what should first aiders do instead? In this episode, you’ll learn the difference between…
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Ep202 Medication: Salbutamol pMDI
A patient is wheezing, short of breath, and reaches for their blue reliever inhaler. But what exactly is salbutamol, how does it work, and when should it be used? In this episode, you’ll learn how a salbutamol pressurised metered dose inhaler, or pMDI, works, when it is indicated, and how it…
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Ep201 Duty of Care
If someone collapses in front of you, do you have to help? Could you be sued for providing first aid? And what happens legally once you decide to step in and assist? In this episode, you’ll learn what duty of care means, when a legal responsibility to provide first aid exists, and how Good...
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Bonus Episode: 200 Episodes - a Huge Thank you
Bonus Episode: 200 Episodes Later… Two hundred episodes. Can you believe it? When we started the Daily Minute Podcast, the idea was simple. Could we help people become better first aiders in just a minute or two each day? And here we are. More than 200 episodes. More than 20,000 downloads. And...
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Ep200 First Aid Fast Quiz 20
It’s time to test your first aid knowledge again. From medication administration and oral glucose to SpO₂ monitors, anaphylaxis, redback spiders, spinal anatomy, wound care, and snake bite management, how much can you remember from the last ten episodes? In this quiz episode, you’ll put your...
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Ep199 Australian Snake Bite Management
You’ve recognised the signs of a snake bite, but what should you do next? Should you wash the wound, try to identify the snake, or immediately apply a bandage? The first few minutes after a suspected snake bite can make a significant difference. In this episode, you’ll learn the key steps in...
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Ep198 Anaphylaxis Management Plans
What happens after the allergic reaction is over? Once the adrenaline has been given and the patient has recovered, having a clear management plan becomes one of the most important parts of living with an allergy. In this episode, you’ll learn why anaphylaxis action plans are essential, who…
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Ep197 What’s in a First Aid Kit? The Combine Dressing
It’s called a dressing, but it isn’t designed to stay on a wound for days. So what exactly is a combine dressing, and why is it one of the most useful items in a first aid kit when bleeding occurs? In this episode, you’ll learn what a combine dressing is, the different sizes it comes in, and how…
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Ep196 The Spine: Anatomy
The spine does much more than hold us upright. It protects the spinal cord, allows movement, and acts as the body’s communication pathway between the brain and the rest of the body. But what happens when that system is damaged? In this episode, you’ll learn the basic anatomy of the spine, the...
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Bonus Episode: Exhibitor & Sponsor Applications Open for 2027
Applications are now open for exhibitors and sponsors at the First Aid Show 2027. If your organisation provides products, services, training, equipment, technology, or support to the first aid and emergency care sector, we’d love to hear from you. Download the 2027 Exhibitor & Sponsor Prospectus...
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Ep195 Redback Spider Bites
Not every venomous bite in Australia is treated the same way. In fact, one of the most common first aid mistakes is treating a redback spider bite like a snake bite. So how do you recognise a redback bite, and what should you actually do? In this episode, you’ll learn where redback spiders are...
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Ep194 Anaphylaxis: Signs and Symptoms
A rash, swelling, or tingling in the mouth may seem like a mild allergic reaction, but how do you recognise when it has become anaphylaxis? And can someone develop a severe reaction without any warning signs beforehand? In this episode, you’ll learn the difference between mild allergic reactions...
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Ep193 SpO₂ Monitors
A patient is short of breath and a pulse oximeter shows an oxygen saturation of 89%. Is this an emergency, or could it be normal for that patient? Understanding what the numbers mean is just as important as knowing how to use the device. In this episode, you’ll learn what SpO₂ monitors measure,...
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Ep192 Medication: Oral Glucose Gel
A patient with diabetes becomes pale, sweaty and confused. Their blood sugar is low, but should you reach for glucose gel or glucose tablets? And are they really absorbed through the mouth as many people believe? In this episode, you’ll learn how oral glucose works, the different forms it comes…
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Ep191 Medication Administration: The 5 Rights
Giving a medication might seem straightforward, but five simple checks can help prevent potentially serious errors. Whether it’s a prescribed medication, a first aid treatment, or an emergency medication, knowing what to check before administration is an essential skill. In this episode, you’ll...
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Ep190 First Aid Fast Quiz 19
It’s time to put your first aid knowledge to the test. In this quiz episode, we revisit some of the key lessons from recent episodes covering blood glucose monitoring, snake bites, EpiPens®, neck injuries, and snake bite bandages. Can you remember the important facts, recognise the warning signs,...
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Bonus Episode: First Aid Show 2027 Tickets are now on sale
The wait is over. In this special bonus episode, we announce that tickets for the 2027 First Aid Show Conference and Mini Expo are now officially on sale. Join us on Monday 17th May 2027 for a full day dedicated to first aid, pre-hospital care, clinical skills, education, and networking. In this...
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Your daily dose of first aid knowledge delivered in just a minute or two! The First Aid Show Daily Minute Podcast is here to help you stay sharp, stay updated, and stay confident. Whether it’s refreshing your memory on first aid essentials, learning about the latest changes, or testing your knowledge, this podcast is your go-to resource.Tune in every weekday—Monday to Friday and make staying first aid-ready a part of your daily routine. Quick, convenient, and packed with value, the Daily Minute Podcast is perfect for first aiders on the go! Listen now on all major podcast platforms.
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