Stop The Bleed
Discover the critical items that make up a tactical medical kit and understand how it differs from trauma bags and kits
The death of a firefighter attendee and the wounding of three others, including former President Trump, is a tragic reminder of gunshot wound assessment and treatment challenges
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Drs. Antevy, Piehl and Spiro evaluate EMS video of a patient receiving whole blood and a finger thoracostomy
“This is a monumental occasion as we partner with The Blood Center to administer blood,” said Dr. Emily Nichols, New Orleans EMS director
It’s critical that EMS providers understand how to properly use available bleeding control tools
Bodega Volunteer Fire Department Paramedics Jonathan Bauer and Timothy Saluzzo said the makeshift tourniquet may have saved the surfer’s leg
Each EMT-certified trooper will now carry advanced equipment for trauma, airway management and other medical emergencies
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The kits are part of the city’s new Safe Chicago program, and are equipped with a tourniquet, gauze, shears, gloves and an instruction manual
A whole blood program benefits patients, is easy to institute and saves lives
The James Dyson Award was given to a recent UK university graduate for his device to stop bleeding from knife wounds
Flail chest, tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade and pulmonary contusion have unique presentations, but all jeopardize vital functions
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Taylor Brandt credits her tactical emergency medical training from the department for being able to give nine people another chance at life
Police officers, arriving before EMS, can make the most impact on patient survival by assessing and treating life threats
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Santa Rosa firefighters treated the victim at the station and he was later transported to a local hospital
Urge your representatives to pass the Prevent Bleeding Act, to expand access to bleeding control kits
Adam Ritchotte, an Army veteran, was using a boning knife to cut a beef shoulder when the knife slipped and went 4 inches into his groin
Non-profit First Care Provider collaborated with H&H Medical Corp, Rescue Essentials and TrueClot to produce the educational video
Our cohosts discuss bleeding control, early tourniquet use and transportation to a trauma center
Bri’Alle McNeil survived multiple gunshot wounds that damaged her colon, liver, pancreas and arm
A Williamson County EMS commander immediately placed a tourniquet and transport was initiated within five minutes
NYPD Officer Alyssa Vogel applied a tourniquet and rushed the girl to a nearby FDNY ambulance
Michael Bussan had just dropped off a passenger when he heard a crash and found the two victims, one bleeding severely
Researchers said increased tourniquet availability and public education can lead to better outcomes for trauma patients
“It’s crazy,” a dispatch supervisor said about the bizarre call
The four first responders acted rapidly to save the motorcyclist whose leg was severed in the crash
Chattanooga Fire Department Capt. Brad Petty applied pressure to the gunshot wound as his daughter spoke with dispatchers
The study of the city’s “scoop and run” practice, which allows police to transport some patients, found patients were generally just as likely to survive whether they were transported by cruiser or ambulance
Like CPR, packing a wound takes skill, and a new no-fuss trainer makes it easy for anyone to learn proper bleeding control techniques
