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The #1 preventable cause of death after a traumatic injury is bleeding, which is also known as hemorrhaging. In 2013, the Whitehouse and the Department of Homeland Security launched a national Stop the Bleed Campaign with the goal of reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with hemorrhage secondary to traumatic injury by educating the public on how control life-threatening bleeding.

蘑菇短视频EMS offers a nationally recognized Stop the Bleed (STB) course through the American College of Surgeons STB program. As Emergency Medical Technicians, our members are registered instructors who can teach members of our community how to control life-threatening hemorrhage in the event of a bleeding emergency. A formal presentation is followed by a hands-on skills session using training aids. Since our goal is to educate and empower the members of the community to help in times of crisis, this program is offered free of charge.

Program topics include:

• Ensuring Personal Safety in Emergency Situations
• Recognizing life-threatening bleeding
• The 鈥淎BCs鈥� of Bleeding Control
• Rapid Trauma Assessment
• Bleeding Control Techniques (Direct Pressure, Wound Packing, Tourniquet Application)
• Improvising in Special Situations (Improvised Tourniquets)
• Carry/Movement Techniques

The typical program length is 1.5-hours. Upon completion of the program, all attendees will receive a certificate of completion from the American College of Surgeons.

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The Hands-Only CPR and AED training program is designed to teach members of our community how to recognize and respond to someone in cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest is when someone鈥檚 heart stops functioning, resulting in sudden death. Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading natural cause of death in the United States, resulting in over 325,000 deaths per year.

Using CPR manikins, trainer AEDs, and realistic scenarios, our instructor cadre of Emergency Medical Technicians will help every person who attend this program to feel more confident and prepared to respond in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest emergency. Since our goal is to educate and empower the members of the community to help in times of crisis, this program is offered free of charge.

Program topics include:

• Defining sudden cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Busting common cardiac arrest and CPR myths
• Recognizing cardiac arrest
• Activating the emergency response sequence
• How to perform Hands-Only CPR
• How to use an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
• Practical application of the skills learned

The typical program length is 1-hour. Upon completion of the program, all attendees will receive a certificate of completion. This class is intended for lay persons and other members of the community. It is n

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When seconds count, it will take minutes for trained professionals to arrive on the scene. That is why it is important to be prepared and know how to respond in the event of an emergency, before help arrives. This program is designed to teach members of our community how to recognize and respond to life-threatening medical emergencies and common traumatic injuries while waiting on emergency medical services to arrive. The program also covers various areas of preparedness which will enable the participant to plan for emergencies before they occur.

Program topics include:

• Recognizing and responding to a heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrest, choking, allergic reaction, opioid overdose, and an unconscious person
• Recognizing traumatic injuries and managing common injuries (extremity splinting, bleeding control, wound care)
• How to assess vital signs (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Respirations, etc.)
• Components of a First-Aid kit
• Preparing your Vehicle for Emergencies
• Planning for disasters and tragedies

The typical program length is 1.5-hours but can be tailored to the request of an organization or group. There is no cost associated with this program.

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