When major disasters happen first responders aren't necessarily the first on scene, many times it's those people at the event or nearby.
Now there's new training teaching the public what to do.
This program offered through the Trauma Center at "Thedacare Regional Medical Center-Neenah is called "Stop The Bleed".
The whole idea behind this is teaching the public what to do in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. Many times these events are taking place in rural areas or there might even be shooting still happening and medical responders can get to victims.
This is about a one hour course that includes a lecture and skills portion. The kit given to participants includes things like tourniquets and gloves.
“There is going to be some anxiety, everyone gets anxious when they see bleeding and hopefully we'll put people at ease and give them proper skills in order to help save lives,” said Dr. David Schultz, Medical Director of Trauma at Thedacare Regional Medical Center-Neenah.
They hope to expand past the public to local schools and businesses, as well as big event like EAA Airventure and music festivals.
“If you don't have access to these specialized kits you're going to see, you can use anything really around you to help control that bleeding when you’re in a pinch and don't have access to those specialized materials,” said Nick Romenesko, with Gold Cross Ambulance.
The program is free for the public and classes begin on February 8.
Click here to sign up.
