Stop the Bleed - Bleeding Control for the Injured
Wed May 16, 6:00 PM - Wed May 16, 7:30 PM

The focus of this program is in recognition of major/life-threatening bleeding and the actions that you can take to help save a life before EMS or Law Enforcement can reach you………. Maybe even your own. The information and the skills contained herein are not a replacement for evaluation and care by a qualified medical provider-Trauma is the #1 cause of death for Americans between 1 and 46 years old-Trauma is the #3 cause of death overall-Each year, more than 192,000 people lose their lives to trauma -Following a traumatic injury, bleeding is responsible for: - over 35% of pre-hospital deaths and - over 40% of deaths within the first 24 hours Making Bleeding The #1 Cause of Preventable Death

Free, registration required: https://www.bayfrontstpete.com/classes or call (727) 895-3627.
Free parking in the West Parking Garage
Event held in the Sheen Conference Center
Presented by: ER & Trauma Services Clinical Professionals