First Aid Blog
Welcome to our blog! Here you can keep up-to-date with first aid news from Brisbane and across Australia, as well as what’s happening here at My First Aid Course—home of Brisbane’s best-rated first aid and CPR courses.
Spider Bite vs Mosquito Bite, Infection or Boil: How to Tell Safely
Spider bite vs mosquito bite, infection or boil: compare common clues, understand why skin appearance is unreliable and know when to seek medical help.
Do Huntsman Spiders Bite? Symptoms and First Aid
Do huntsman spiders bite? Learn likely symptoms, first aid, when to seek medical help and why pressure immobilisation is not used for a typical huntsman bite.
Spider Bite Symptoms: What They Look Like and When to Worry
Spider bite symptoms in Australia, what bites can look like, warning signs, infection clues and when to call 000 or seek medical care.
Funnel-Web Spider Bite First Aid: Pressure Immobilisation and 000
Funnel-web spider bite first aid, symptoms and treatment: call 000, keep the person still, apply pressure immobilisation and be ready to start CPR.
Redback Spider Bite: Symptoms, First Aid and When to Get Help
Redback spider bite symptoms, first aid and treatment in Australia: use a wrapped cold pack, do not use pressure immobilisation, and know when to seek help.
White-Tail Spider Bite: Symptoms, Treatment and the Necrosis Myth
White-tail spider bite symptoms and treatment, what the bite may look like, when to seek care, and why the necrosis claim is not supported by Australian evidence.
What To Do If Someone Has a Heart Attack on a Plane
If someone on a plane has chest pain that could be a heart attack, alert cabin crew immediately, keep them resting, and be ready for CPR and the onboard AED…
What To Do If Someone Has a Heart Attack at Work
If someone at work has chest pain that could be a heart attack, stop activity, call 000, keep them resting, and chew 300 mg aspirin if safe. If they collapse,…
Can You Use an AED on a Pregnant Woman?
Yes. If a pregnant woman is unresponsive and not breathing normally, start CPR, call Triple Zero and use the AED. Here is the practical first aid sequence.
Can You Use an AED on Someone With a Pacemaker?
Yes, an AED can be used on someone with a pacemaker or implanted defibrillator. Learn where to place the pads and what first aiders should do.
