“Bleeding out” or “bleeding to death” is the #1 cause of preventable death after injury. Stop the Bleed is a national program designed to train citizens on the tools (such as a tourniquet or “TQ”) and techniques (how to apply a tourniquet) to prevent someone from bleeding to death.
Just like 9-1-1 education, learning the basics of Stop the Bleed can one day save your life or someone you love. Visit stopthebleed.org to find out where you can receive this life saving training!