Pressure Methods for Primary Hemorrhage Control: A Randomized Crossover Trial

“…Background: The importance of hemorrhage control in traumatic injury has been highlighted by the 2015 Stop the Bleed federal campaign in the United States and subsequent development of modular bleeding control courses offered by organizations such as the American Red Cross (https://www.dhs.gov/stopthebleed). However, the scientific evidence regarding the best methods and mechanisms of applying direct manual pressure to stop hemorrhage is lacking to inform first aid education skill development. …”
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First aid guidelines for Bites and Stings: Educational Approach and Adaptation: Educational approach & Adaptation

“…Their prevalence across all parts of the world means that they are an important topic to cover in first aid education for most populations and contexts.Context: The updated First Aid, Resuscitation and Education Guidelines of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC, 2020) reflect the evidence regarding specific first aid clinical actions and pair the evidence with first aid education. …”
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