STOP THE BLEED

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Nearly 4 million People Have Learned to STOP THE BLEED! You can, too! The American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED® program has prepared nearly 4 million people worldwide on how to stop bleeding in a severely injured person. Why it Matters Uncontrolled bleeding is a major cause of preventable deaths. Approximately 40% of trauma-related deaths worldwide are due to bleeding or its consequences, establishing hemorrhage as the most common cause of preventable death in trauma.* 7 - 10 minutes = Average time to bleed out 3 - 5 = Average time for 1st responders to arrive 40% = Trauma-related deaths worldwide due to bleeding