CPAM 2019, Conference Day #3, "Stop the Bleed"

"Stop the Bleed" a hands-on program offered to CPAM members by the Wyoming Department of Public Safety's Fire Fighter Brad Dornbos and U of M Metro Trauma Team nurse Ms. Jenna Heraghty.

This presentation focused on why emergency responders, community members, teachers, faith communities need to have knowledge of how to stop bleeding

These locations are considered "soft targets" and the increased incidents of medical emergencies are on the rise and being prepared and train to respond to work-related injuries, home injuries, and mass shooting events are now more important than ever.

The ABC's of Bleeding was explained: Alert Bleeding, Compression. CPAM members were provided with hands-on use of tourniquets and how to apply them. We were also provided with an opportunity to practice using the tourniquets, stuffing a wound and to build a stop the bleed kit. The buckets were donated by Lowes and medical supplies by the Metro U of M Trauma Center. The medical supply buckets are in schools, churches, businesses, and now with CPAM members. Thanks!

For more information on the "Stop the Bleed" programs contact your local Police / Fire Department or your local hospital.

Interview with Wyoming MI D.P.S. Fire Fighter Brad Dornbos