Protect Our Kids: A Novel Program Bringing Hemorrhage Control to Schools

• 2021

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• Joseph Tobias; Aaron Cunningham; Kelsi Krakauer; Deepthi Nacharaju; Lori Moss; Carlos Galindo

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The article describes a program called "Protect Our Kids," which teaches school staff how to control bleeding in emergencies. After the Sandy Hook shooting, experts created the Stop the Bleed campaign to train people in hemorrhage control. The program was tested in 25 schools, training over 1,000 educators with hands-on practice and providing them with kits for emergencies. Most participants found it very important and effective. The goal is to make hemorrhage control as common as CPR training in schools across the country, helping save lives during dangerous situations like active shooter events.

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Focus Area: Violence

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Emergency Medical Services; Hemorrhage; Schools; Trauma Centers

Institutions: Oregon Health & Science University; Portland Public Schools

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