Ep169 Wasp Stings – Why They’re Different To Bees

Ep181 Lung Sounds: What Are You Hearing?

Turn up the volume for this special audio-focused episode as we explore some of the most common lung and respiratory sounds encountered in first aid, pre-hospital care, and emergency medicine. We work our way through the respiratory system from noisy airways to no air movement, covering: * Stridor * Wheeze * Bronchial Breath Sounds * Fine Crackles * Coarse Crackles * Rhonchi (Sonorous Wheeze) * Pleural Friction Rub * Absent Breath Sounds * Silent Chest Learn what each sound means, what conditions may cause it, and which sounds may be heard without a stethoscope. Because sometimes the lungs tell the story before the patient can. Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute [https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute] #dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #FirstAid #LungSounds #RespiratoryAssessment #Paramedicine #EmergencyMedicine #FirstAidTraining

Ep180 First Aid Fast Quiz #18

It’s time for another quick-fire first aid revision episode. In this Fast Quiz, we test your knowledge from Episodes 171 to 179 covering pupil assessments, splinters, ibuprofen, the pancreas, PEARL, vaccinations for first aiders, White-tailed spiders, eye irrigation, and whiplash versus concussion. Five rapid questions designed to help reinforce important first aid concepts and keep your knowledge sharp. Because first aid knowledge works best when you keep revisiting it. Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute [https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute] #dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #FirstAid #FirstAidQuiz #EmergencyResponse #HealthEducation #CPR #FirstAidTraining

Bonus Episode: First Aid Show 2026 Encore Stream online now

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. 🌐 www.firstaidshow.com.au/2026 [http://www.firstaidshow.com.au/2026] #dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #FirstAidShow2026 #FirstAid #EmergencyCare #CPR #HealthcareEducation #FirstAidTraining

Ep179 Can You Get Concussion From Whiplash?

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. Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute [https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute] #dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #FirstAid #Concussion #Whiplash #HeadInjury #SpinalInjury #FirstAidTraining

Ep178 Eye Irrigation: How you actually do it

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. Listen now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute [https://firstaidshow.com.au/dailyminute] #dailyminutepodcast #firstaidshowaustralia #FirstAid #EyeIrrigation #EyeInjury #WorkplaceSafety #EmergencyResponse #FirstAidTraining