First Aid Knowledge and Emergency Response Guides

Welcome to the REACHAU First Aid Knowledge Hub.

Here you will find practical guides that explain how to recognise and respond to medical emergencies in real-world situations.

Our articles cover essential first aid topics including bleeding control, CPR, snakebite management, remote workplace emergencies, and nationally recognised first aid training.

Each guide is designed to help people understand not only what to do, but why first aid techniques work.

First Aid Blog Posts

What James Tsindos' Death Teaches Us About Anaphylaxis and Asthma

Britt Brennan

Published on: 06/09/2026

James Tsindos died from a biphasic anaphylactic reaction after cashews were not clearly labelled in a vegan meal. Learn why asthma made his anaphylaxis harder to recognise, why hospital triage under-assessed his risk, and what proper first aid training teaches people to do.

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Why Seconds Count: Jack Irvine Anaphylaxis Story

Britt Brennan

Published on: 07/05/2026

Jack Irvine died in 2012 after anaphylaxis was mistaken for asthma at a Victorian go-karting event. Learn why adrenaline must come first, how asthma masks allergic reactions, and the coronial findings that changed anaphylaxis education in Australia.

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The Deadly Beauty of the Blue-Ringed Octopus

Britt 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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