The American Trauma Society, in collaboration with the Society of Trauma Nurses, is once again pleased to present National Trauma Awareness Month. This May, #NTAM2017 celebrates its 29th-anniversary supporting efforts to Stop-The-Bleed. StopTheBleed is a nationwide campaign to empower individuals to act quickly and save lives.
Uncontrolled bleeding injuries can result from natural and manmade disasters and from everyday accidents. If this bleeding is severe, it can kill within minutes, potentially before trained responders can arrive. Providing bystanders with basic tools and information on the simple steps they can take in an emergency situation to stop life-threatening bleeding can save lives. Research has shown that bystanders, with little or no medical training, can become heroic lifesavers. Similar to the use of CPR or automatic defibrillators, improving public awareness about how to stop severe bleeding and expanding personal and public access to Bleeding Control Kits can be the difference between life and death for an injured person.
If you are interested in hosting a Run, Hide, Fight and Treat class at your church, business or social center please contact Suzie Chagnon at chagnons@charlescountymd.gov .
