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Why take stop the Bleed® training?

By learning how to STOP THE BLEED®, you’ll gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding once you learn three quick techniques. Take the STOP THE BLEED® training course and become empowered to make a life or death difference when a bleeding emergency happens.

How to stop the bleed®?

C –Compress –apply pressureto stop the bleeding by: 1.Pack (fill) the wound with gauze or a clean cloth and then applying pressure with both hands 2.Use a tourniquet We would like to thank MultiCare for their support of Stop the Bleed® and for providing

What are the basic principles of bleeding control?

Bleeding Control Basic v. 1.0 Primary Principles: C • Compression: Stop the Bleeding(continued) Tourniquet •Can be placed over clothing, if necessary •Place 2 to 3 inches above the wound •Tighten until the bleeding stops

What is the real response bleeding control course?

The Real Response Bleeding Control Course is designed to train civilians on how to implement immediate life-saving interventions to stop life-threatening bleeding. This course introduces the skills of tourniquets, wound packing and hemostatic agents and consolidates the knowledge in highly immersive simulations.

How do you stop bleeding in an emergency situation?

Stop the bleeding. Place a sterile bandage or clean cloth on the wound. Press the bandage firmly with your palm to control bleeding. Apply constant pressure until the bleeding stops. Maintain pressure by binding the wound with a thick bandage or a piece of clean cloth.

What are the three main steps to control bleeding?

The most commonly accepted and utilized methods of hemorrhage control are direct pressure, elevation and the use of pressure points. All three should be used in order to attempt to control bleeding. As the amount of volume loss increases or the severity of the wound dictates, you may need to employ all three methods.

What are the ways to stop bleeding in order?

How to Stop Bleeding in Small and Deep CutsApply pressure. Place clean gauze or cloth on the wound and apply direct pressure. ... Elevate. If the cut is on your legs or arms, elevate the limb above heart level to slow the blood flow. ... Wash the wound. When the wound stops bleeding, release the pressure. ... Bandage it up.

What are the ABCS to stop bleeding after an injury?

A - Alert Emergency Personnel - Call 9-1-1. B - Bleeding - Locate the bleeding injury. C - Compress - Apply pressure and compression to stop the bleeding.

What is the most effective method for controlling most types of bleeding?

Put pressure directly on an outer wound with a sterile bandage, clean cloth, or even a piece of clothing. If nothing else is available, use your hand. Direct pressure is best for external bleeding, except for an eye injury. Maintain pressure until the bleeding stops.

What should you do if a person is bleeding heavily?

Learn first aid for someone who is bleeding heavilyPut pressure on the wound with whatever is available to stop or slow down the flow of blood. You are acting as a “plug” to stop the blood escaping. ... Call 999 as soon as possible. ... Keep pressure on the wound until help arrives.

How do you treat cuts?

These guidelines can help you care for minor cuts and scrapes:Wash your hands. This helps avoid infection.Stop the bleeding. ... Clean the wound. ... Apply an antibiotic or petroleum jelly. ... Cover the wound. ... Change the dressing. ... Get a tetanus shot. ... Watch for signs of infection.

Why does pressure help stop bleeding?

Direct pressure slows blood flow at the site of the injury and might even stop it completely. If so, you have a perfect situation for clotting to start. Elevation (raising the wound above the heart) slows blood flow simply because it's harder to flow uphill than downhill.

Where should you place a tourniquet?

The injured blood vessel is not always right below the skin wound. Place the tourniquet between the injured vessel and the heart, about 2 inches from the closest wound edge. There should be no foreign objects (for example, items in a pocket) beneath the tourniquet. Place the tourniquet over a bone, not at joint.

What does stop the bleeding mean?

Stop the Bleed is a grassroots national awareness campaign and call-to-action. Stop the Bleed encourages bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.

How do you use a tourniquet?

1:283:16How to use a Tourniquet in an Emergency - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo what we'll do is we'll place this tourniquet around the limb loosen. Up this velcro strap hereMoreSo what we'll do is we'll place this tourniquet around the limb loosen. Up this velcro strap here tighten this down as best we can above. The level of the wound.

What is a stop the bleed course?

A STOP THE BLEED ® course is for people who are interested in learning this lifesaving skill. The American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED ® campaign has trained over 1 million people including students, teachers, and community groups. We are committed to training anyone who is old enough to understand what the course teaches and is interested in learning how to STOP THE BLEED ® and save a life.

Can a bleeding injury happen anywhere?

A bleeding injury can happen anywhere. We've all seen it happen too often—on the news or in everyday life. Life-threatening bleeding can happen in people injured in serious accidents or disasters. Instead of being a witness, you can become an immediate responder because you know how to STOP THE BLEED ®.

What is a bleeding control kit?

Bleeding Control Kits contain the bleeding control products needed to respond to life-threatening bleeding emergencies. These kits have a well laid-out interior that allows easy access to the components inside and a compact design for easy storage in your car, at your place of work or in your home. The First Aid for Severe Bleeding course teaches you how to apply the tourniquets and hemostatic dressings in these kits.

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