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Do you want to know How to Stop Severe Bleeding?

Effectively stopping bleeding caused by trauma has been essential to human survival since the dawn of time. According to a study on the epidemiology of traumatic deaths, nearly one-third are attributed to blood loss (exsanguination). Hemorrhage not only can cause imminent death, but it can also result in organ failure and sepsis. Knowing how to stop bleeding in the event of an accident or other trauma could save a life.<br><br>If you find yourself in a situation in which someone has suffered a serious injury and is bleeding profusely, follow this procedure to help stop the bleeding until professional help arrives.<br>Cascade Training is helping build more resilient communities through its bleeding control program. Make it a part of your organizationu2019s active shooter training or general first aid training.<br>

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Do you want to know How to Stop Severe Bleeding?

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  1. LEARN How to Stop Severe Bleeding Cascade Training Center

  2. Discussion Framework IMPORTANT TALKING POINTS Effectively stopping bleeding caused by trauma has been essential to human survival since the dawn of time. According to a study on the epidemiology of traumatic deaths, nearly one-third are attributed to blood loss (exsanguination).

  3. Assess the situation Before offering your assistance, make sure to ensure your safety and that of the injured person. Call 911 from a safe location that is away from any immediate danger.

  4. Help from emergency personnel is absolutely essential in the case of a jagged, deep or puncture wound; an animal bite; a facial wound; or if bleeding doesn’t stop after 15-20 minutes.

  5. QUICK ACTION ON YOUR PART IS CRITICAL IF ANY OF THESE SCENARIOS IS PRESENT: • Blood spurting from an artery • Bleeding that won’t stop • Pooling blood on the ground • Blood-soaked clothing • Blood-soaked bandages Life- threatenin g bleeding scenarios

  6. How to stop bleeding HERE ARE FEW WAYS: • Open or remove the clothing that surrounds the wound. • Cover the wound with a clean cloth and apply direct pressure with both hands. Push as hard as you can and hold pressure; do not stop. • If the wound is very deep, pack it with sterile gauze or a clean cloth.

  7. Consider enrolling in a B-CON program Learn bleeding control skills that could save lives through awareness of basic actions Cascade Training is helping build more resilient communities through its bleeding control program. Contact Cascade Training, an organization that has certified more than 1 million professionals since 2002.

  8. Want to Know More? Visit us MAILING ADDRESS 101 Nickerson St, Ste 200 Seattle, WA 98109, United States PHONE NUMBER 877.277.6778 E-MAIL ADDRESS info@cascadetraining.com

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