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As mass casualty events grow increasingly common and deadly, with 692 shootings in 2021, it’s up to the American public to empower themselves with the education to stop a hemorrhage.[1] The STOP THE BLEED® Campaign is doing just that. The initiative began in 2013 after 28 children and staff were killed at the Sandy Hook …
The American Red Cross and the American Heart Association have released new guidelines for first aid in regards to a few different common first responder situations: bleeding, stroke, anaphylaxis and hypoglycemia. As the first update since 2010, it is important to take notice and adjust procedures to reflect the new standards. These first aid guidelines form …
Rubbing alcohol is one of the most common household antiseptics out there, it is made of isopropyl alcohol, and water. Rubbing alcohol is not a perfect antiseptic or disinfectant. It evaporates very quickly at room temperature, is unable to kill bacterial spores, and does not do a good job of preventing the growth of microorganisms. …
What Is a Tourniquet? A tourniquet is a medical device used to apply pressure and is used tied tightly around a limb to stop severe bleeding. Tourniquets are only to be used as a last resort when heavy bleeding cannot be stopped by pressure and gauze. When to Use a Tourniquet Accidents that may cause …
No matter the size, you should clean and dress a wound. Washing your hands before and after treating a wound helps reduce the chances of infection and spreading diseases. This blog will teach you how to dress a wound to prevent infection and reduce irritation. Minor cuts and scrapes can be treated at home, while …
