Studies show up to 80% of civilian trauma fatalities are due to uncontrolled bleeding from an extremity. If this bleeding is severe, it can kill within minutes, potentially before trained responders can arrive. However, properly trained and equipped bystanders can quickly stop the blood loss and safe lives. 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.
