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CPR & AEDs: 10 Critical Questions Answered for Australians

CPR & AEDs: 10 Critical Questions Answered for Australians

CPR & AEDs: 10 Critical Questions Answered for AustraliansBritt Brennan
Published on: 25/10/2025

Clear, practical answers to the top 10 CPR & AED questions Australians ask. Learn how to act fast, use a defibrillator, and boost survival rates.

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Don’t Forget the Defibrillator at a Car Crash – It Could Save a Life

Don’t Forget the Defibrillator at a Car Crash – It Could Save a Life

Don’t Forget the Defibrillator at a Car Crash – It Could Save a LifeBritt Brennan
Published on: 08/10/2025

At car crash scenes, defibrillators are often forgotten. Learn why sending someone for an AED immediately is critical for survival and how first aid training prepares you to act.

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Venom, the Lymphatic System, and the Pressure Immobilisation Technique

Venom, the Lymphatic System, and the Pressure Immobilisation Technique

Venom, the Lymphatic System, and the Pressure Immobilisation TechniqueBritt Brennan
Published on: 08/10/2025

Learn how venom from snake bites, funnel-web spiders, and blue-ringed octopuses travels through the lymphatic system and why the Pressure Immobilisation Technique is lifesaving first aid. Book training with REACHAU today.

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The Deadly Beauty of the Blue-Ringed Octopus

The Deadly Beauty of the Blue-Ringed Octopus

The Deadly Beauty of the Blue-Ringed OctopusBritt Brennan
Published on: 08/10/2025

The blue-ringed octopus may be tiny, but it carries enough venom to kill 20 adults. Learn why it’s so dangerous, what to do if bitten, and how First Aid training can save lives at REACHAU.

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Organ Donation, Age, and Lessons from a Tragedy

Organ Donation, Age, and Lessons from a Tragedy

Organ Donation, Age, and Lessons from a TragedyBritt Brennan
Published on: 16/08/2025

Age is no barrier to organ donation. Learn how immediate CPR saves lives and preserves organs, even after fatal accidents, and why first responders must act fast to protect every chance for survival and donation.

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Can Playing Tetris Be a First Aid Tool for the Mind?

Can Playing Tetris Be a First Aid Tool for the Mind?

Can Playing Tetris Be a First Aid Tool for the Mind?Britt Brennan
Published on: 11/08/2025

Learn how Tetris can help with trauma recovery and PTSD. Evidence shows playing Tetris after trauma can reduce flashbacks and support mental health first aid.

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