FREDERICK, MD News (6/1/2024) – Every year, nearly 200,000 people in the United States succumb to traumatic injuries from car crashes, trips and falls, and workplace accidents. The leading cause of preventable death in such cases is severe blood loss. It can take less than five minutes for a person to die from hemorrhage, underscoring the critical need for immediate intervention. Given that professional emergency responders may not always arrive on the scene immediately, bystanders equipped with basic knowledge on how to stop bleeding can make a crucial difference.
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In recognition of National Stop the Bleed Month in May, Capt. Travis Polk, Director of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command’s Combat Casualty Care Research Program (CCCRP) – a key contributor to the Stop the Bleed initiative – shares vital information on recognizing and managing traumatic bleeding in everyday situations.
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Capt. Polk emphasizes the urgency of controlling severe bleeding: “A person with severe bleeding can die within minutes. Severe bleeding must be stopped immediately. Given the short window of opportunity in these cases, the public must understand basic bleeding control techniques to apply while waiting for emergency medical services or other first responders to arrive.”
The methods for controlling bleeding vary depending on the location and severity of the wound. Capt. Polk outlines the primary techniques:
“Some bleeding can be stopped with direct pressure on the wound or by packing the wound tightly. However, severe limb wounds will often require a tourniquet to control the bleeding. Conversely, internal bleeding in the chest or abdomen cannot be stopped with these techniques; the injured individual must get to a hospital rapidly to receive care from a surgeon.”
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Beyond tools and techniques, Capt. Polk stresses the importance of recognizing severe bleeding and the need for immediate intervention. He highlights the common misconceptions people have about such injuries, noting that many are afraid to intervene for fear of making things worse.
“People are often afraid to intervene because they worry about harming the person. The reality is that basic bleeding control is an easy-to-learn and critical skill. The Stop the Bleed program helps to empower lay responders with the knowledge, skills, and equipment to help save a life,” he says.
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Capt. Polk encourages everyone to take a Stop the Bleed class offered by organizations such as the American College of Surgeons, the Stop the Bleed Coalition, and the American Red Cross. He also advises keeping a bleeding control kit handy at home or work.
The Stop the Bleed campaign, which MRDC has significantly contributed to since 2015, was developed by CCCRP in cooperation with the National Security Council following the mass trauma events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012 and the Boston Marathon in 2013.
National Stop the Bleed Month serves as a reminder of the importance of public awareness and education in preventing deaths from traumatic injuries. By learning and applying basic bleeding control techniques, ordinary bystanders can become lifesavers, bridging the crucial time gap before professional help arrives.
Story by multiple RFHC contributors.
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