Uncontrolled bleeding represents one of the most alarming medical situations people encounter. While minor cuts and scrapes typically stop bleeding within minutes, persistent bleeding despite proper ...
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — May 22 marks National "Stop the Bleed" Day in the United States, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of stopping bleeding in an emergency, and teaching people ...
Serious bleeding is not something to ignore; it’s an emergency. External haemorrhaging is the leading cause of preventable death before people get to a hospital, according to The Hartford Consensus, a ...
When US Army Combat Medic Marcelo Bini transitioned out of military service to law enforcement in 2016, he was determined to keep serving his community in a meaningful way. A licensed STOP THE BLEED® ...
Austin Thompson is a registered nurse and certified Stop the Bleed instructor living in Astoria,” Jeff Platt of GoFundMe wrote to the Ear. He wants Astoria and the North Coast to be aware of Austin, ...
Certain injuries can frequently be treated at home, but it's crucial to know how to do it safely. If at all possible, the person tending to the wound should wash their hands and put on latex gloves.
Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of death resulting from injury. In the critical moments after a traumatic injury, ...
WORCESTER — On a Saturday afternoon at the Worcester Public Library’s main branch, the center of attention was a rubber prop meant to mimic a wounded human limb. About a dozen people, women and men of ...
A free, one-hour “Stop the Bleed” course is being offered just in time for the return to school. The course is designed for individuals with little or no medical training who may need to provide ...
SOUTHERN ILL. (KFVS) - Beginning in February, the Southern 7 Health Department will conduct free Stop the Bleed community training. Sessions will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on dates in February, ...