The top cause of preventable death in trauma is bleeding ... 20% of people who have died from traumatic injuries COULD HAVE SURVIVED with quick bleeding control!
Life threatening bleeding can occur from emergency situations in our communities everyday. From vehicle crashes and incidents involving farming equipment or public transportation to accidental injuries from natural disasters like tornadoes or inflicted injuries from intentional acts of violence like shootings and bombings, uncontrolled bleeding can result in death within minutes - even before emergency medical services or other emergency responders can arrive. These first minutes following a traumatic injury are crucial in saving a life.