Bleeding Edge: Advanced Bleed Control

Learn the latest evidence-based bleeding control techniques straight from military and tactical medics. From junctional hemorrhage to wound packing under fire, this isn’t your standard first-aid class—it's next-level bleeding control designed for the field.

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Bleeding Edge

Instructors: Chris Hollett & Mike Turconi

Severe hemorrhage remains one of the most preventable causes of prehospital death — and managing it quickly and effectively is a critical skill for every paramedic. In this fast-paced, hands-on preconference session, instructors Chris Hollett and Mike Turconi will take you deep into the world of advanced bleeding control. From wound packing and junctional tourniquets to hemostatic agents and TXA use, this session focuses on real-world techniques and decision-making for high-risk bleeding scenarios.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
✅ Identify life-threatening hemorrhage and prioritize bleeding control interventions
✅ Demonstrate effective use of advanced bleeding control tools including wound packing, junctional devices, and hemostatic dressings
✅ Understand the indications, timing, and administration of TXA in the prehospital setting
✅ Apply tactical and clinical decision-making skills in simulated high-stress bleeding scenarios
✅ Integrate bleeding control into trauma algorithms and team-based response models

Prepare to get hands-on and walk away with skills that could save lives in your very next call.

Time : 4 Hours