Bleeding Control Blog - Life Saving Knowledge

  • Venous Bleeding vs Arterial Bleeding Overview

    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

    Deep wounds need to be packed immediately to stop the bleeding, promote healing, and prevent infection. Knowing how to pack a wound correctly helps...
  • Junctional Hemorrhage & Tourniquet Controls Care Overview

    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

    No one wants to experience a gunshot wound personally. Because gunshot wounds require immediate medical attention, it is critical to learn the top ...
  • MARCH Algorithm - Trauma Prioritization

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

    In cases of massive traumatic bleeding, it is imperative to use quick and effective solutions that can raise the patientā€™s chances of survival. Hem...
  • How to Stop a Neck Hemorrhage

    Neck trauma, especially ones involving severe bleeding, can be life-threatening. These types of severe neck injuries typically result from penetrat...
  • Car First Aid Kit Checklist - 14 Things You Must Have

    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...
  • What Are the Steps of Hemostasis?

    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 ...
  • What Is the Clotting Cascade?

    The clotting cascadeā€”also known as the coagulation cascade or secondary hemostasisā€”is part of the body's response to staunching bleeding after an i...
  • Active Shooter Statistics - Annual List of Key Facts [2022]

    The FBI published active shooter statistics for the calendar year 2022 in April this year. According to their data, there were 50 active shooter in...
  • School Shooting Statistics - Key Things to Know

    School shooting statistics provide a window into patterns and developments in this tragic occurrence that continues to plague the nation. In 2022 a...