Aspirus Recognizes Today as National Stop the Bleed Day

Thursday, May 19th, 2022 -- 9:00 AM

Emergency situations can occur without warning, at any time.

According to Aspirus Health, regardless of how fast emergency responders can arrive on the scene, bystanders will typically be the first people available who can help. This can be especially important if someone is experiencing uncontrolled bleeding.

A person with uncontrolled bleeding can die within five minutes, so it is important to find a way to quickly stop blood loss. Anyone at the scene can act as immediate responder and save lives if they know what to do.

May 19th is National Stop the Bleed Day. Stop the Bleed is intended to encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives.

Being properly trained and equipped can help save the life of a friend, family member, coworker or stranger. By learning how to stop the bleed you can be the help until help arrives, sometimes making the difference between life or death.

The Aspirus trauma team is proud to offer Stop the Bleed group training to schools, businesses and organizations in our communities. If you would like this training offered at an organization, please call 715-847-2234 or visit www.aspirus.org/stop-the-bleed-program.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.