CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Uncontrolled bleeding is the top cause of preventable deaths from trauma 1. Approximately 20% of individuals who lost their lives to traumatic injuries could have survived ...

Uncontrolled bleeding represents one of the most alarming medical situations people encounter. While minor cuts and scrapes typically stop bleeding within minutes, persistent bleeding despite proper ...

For cardiac-related emergencies, There over 60 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) placed throughout the main campus. The 2 models of AEDs that are currently placed across campus for public use: ...

Uncontrolled bleeding during surgery remains one of the deadliest medical emergencies. Injuries to internal organs such as the liver or spleen are especially dangerous because bleeding is difficult to ...

St. Luke’s Regional Trauma Center hosted a Stop the Bleed training at City Hall on Tuesday. The training highlighted the importance of knowing life- saving skills to help a bleeding person in crisis ...

Uncontrolled bleeding can lead to death in as little as three to five minutes. Do your construction teams have the necessary skills and resources to control bleeding in an emergency? Bystanders and ...

Having the best bleeding control kit on hand can be a lifesaver when a critical medical emergency occurs. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a first responder, or simply want to be prepared for ...

“It takes me 10 minutes literally to show someone how to save a life." That's what Dustin Smoot, a trauma and emergency surgeon with the Surgical Institute of South Dakota, said about the training he ...

With the help of Hans the manikin, students in the Stop the Bleed program learn how to apply tourniquets at Harborview Medical Center. In emergency situations, severe bleeding is a common cause of ...

In trauma care, we often say the only thing more tragic than death itself is a death that could have been prevented. As a trauma surgeon, I think about this often when treating patients with severe ...