Foreign Object in the Eye
Foreign object in the eye first aid: do not rub, gently flush loose dust or grit with water, never remove an embedded object and seek urgent help for pain or vision changes.
First Aid Glossary Editorial Team
The First Aid Glossary Editorial Team produces plain-English explanations of first aid and emergency terminology for Australian readers. Articles are reviewed against recognised Australian guidance, including ANZCOR, Healthdirect Australia and Triple Zero, and are updated as guidance changes.
Sharps Injury
Sharps injury first aid: keep others away, wash a puncture promptly, do not squeeze or suck it, report the incident and get urgent medical advice after any skin puncture.
Saline Solution
Saline solution in first aid explained: use sterile saline to rinse a minor wound or loose eye irritant, keep containers clean and know when water, urgent care or emergency help is needed instead.
Sterile Dressing
Sterile dressing first aid explained: choose the right dressing, apply it without contaminating the wound, secure it safely, change it when needed and know when a wound needs medical care.
Splinter
Learn safe splinter first aid: clean hands and tools, remove only a visible superficial splinter, cover the site and know when a clinician should remove it.
Triangular Bandage
Triangular bandage first aid explained: support an arm, secure a dressing, check circulation, avoid straightening injuries and know when suspected fractures need urgent medical care.
Knocked-Out Tooth
Knocked-out tooth first aid in Australia: find the permanent tooth, hold it by the crown, keep it moist in milk or saline and get urgent dental care—never reinsert a baby tooth.
Sunburn
Sunburn first aid for Australian conditions: get out of UV, cool the skin, drink fluids, protect blistered areas and recognise dehydration, heatstroke and urgent warning signs.
Wound Closure Strips
Wound closure strips explained: when they may help a clean, shallow cut, how to apply them gently and when deep, gaping, dirty or bite wounds need medical assessment instead.
First Aid While Travelling
Plan first aid while travelling with practical advice on packing, medicines, emergency numbers, location details, children and when to seek urgent care.