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Bleeding Control Blog - Life Saving Knowledge

  • CAT vs RATS Tourniquet - What's the Difference?

    by Brian Graddon
    Tourniquets such as the Combat Application Tourniquet® (C-A-T®) and the Rapid Application Tourniquet System (RATS) are crucial tools for controllin...
    Posted in cat vs rat tourniquet

  • How to Make an Improvised Junctional Tourniquet + Safer Alternatives

    by Brian Graddon
    Severe injuries located at the junctional areas of the body—including the groin, armpits, and neck—require junctional tourniquets for hemorrhage co...
    Posted in improvised junctional tourniquet

  • Venous Bleeding vs Arterial Bleeding Overview

    by Brian Graddon
    Life-threatening bleeding is an emergency that most people can learn how to recognize and treat. When faced with a serious bleeding situation, know...

  • How to Pack a Wound Like a Professional

    by Brian Graddon
    Deep wounds need to be packed immediately to stop the bleeding, promote healing, and prevent infection. Knowing how to pack a wound correctly helps...
    Posted in how to pack a wound

  • Junctional Hemorrhage & Tourniquet Controls Care Overview

    by Brian Graddon
    Junctional hemorrhage in trauma patients presents a critical challenge because proper casualty care must be administered within minutes. Junctional...

  • Top 8 Critical Tips for Surviving Gunshot Wounds

    by Brian Graddon
    No one wants to experience a gunshot wound personally. Because gunshot wounds require immediate medical attention, it is critical to learn the top ...
    Posted in how to survive a gunshot

  • MARCH Algorithm - Trauma Prioritization

    by Brian Graddon
    The MARCH algorithm is extremely helpful to remember if you are a first responder or simply want to be prepared to help others in the event of a ca...
    Posted in MARCH algorithm

  • Hemostatic Agents - How They Work & How to Use Them

    by Brian Graddon
    In cases of massive traumatic bleeding, it is imperative to use quick and effective solutions that can raise the patient’s chances of survival. Hem...
    Posted in hemostatic agents

  • How to Stop a Neck Hemorrhage

    by Brian Graddon
    Neck trauma, especially ones involving severe bleeding, can be life-threatening. These types of severe neck injuries typically result from penetrat...
    Posted in neck hemorrhage

  • Car First Aid Kit Checklist - 14 Things You Must Have

    by Brian Graddon
    Car accidents can occur at any time, and a well-stocked first aid kit will allow you to treat both minor and serious injuries before emergency medi...
    Posted in Car First Aid Kit Checklist

  • What Are the Steps of Hemostasis?

    by Brian Graddon
    The steps of hemostasis are bodily processes that work together to stem blood flow and keep bacteria out after an injury. Hemostasis is the result ...
    Posted in steps of hemostasis

  • What Is the Clotting Cascade?

    by Brian Graddon
    The clotting cascade—also known as the coagulation cascade or secondary hemostasis—is part of the body's response to staunching bleeding after an i...
    Posted in clotting cascade