Stop the Bleed: Mastering Bleeding Control with Wound Cubes

Life & Safety with Jimmy Rios

Have you ever been fascinated by the effectiveness of practical tools? In this episode of Life and Safety with Jimmy Rios, we dive into the crucial topic of bleeding control during Stop the Bleed Month. We explore the transformative role of one of our favorite training tools, the Phokus Wound Cube, in emergency preparedness. A tool developed by Navy SEALs that we've integrated into our Life Safety training sessions.

Discover how the we simulate real-life injuries for effective hands-on training. We'll discuss the importance of identifying life-threatening bleeding, proper wound packing, and tourniquet application.

Prepare to be empowered as we unwrap the essentials of workplace violence planning and the indispensable Stop the Bleed courses. Hear firsthand how these realistic silicone cubes amplify our emergency drills, making them both effective and memorable. Plus, enjoy a memorable pork shoulder tale that perfectly marries medical know-how with a dash of humor.

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Life Safety Associates specializes in emergency response training for corporate ERT Teams. We help businesses create competent and confident first responders who are ready to handle unexpected emergencies. For more information you find us @lifesafetyassoc or [e-mail].

Chapter

1. Wound Cube for Stop the Bleed (00:00:00)

2. Using Wound Cubes in Training (00:04:35)

3. Packing Gauze for Safety (00:10:33)