Catastrophic bleeding control

Catastrophic bleeding control course.

The catastrophic bleeding control course details are:

• 3 hour long course
• Minimum age 16
• Maximum delegates is 16
• On site training clarification at work or home
• Competency certificates issued

What is catastrophic bleeding control.

Catastrophic bleeding (life threatening bleeds) can be difficult to control. Major blood vessels including arteries and veins can be ruptured, punctured or torn. This is basically caused by amputations but can be caused by fractures or blunt trauma as well. The catastrophic bleeding control course syllabus is broken down into 9 modules & FAQ’s chiefly.

• Module 1 – Introduction
• Module 2 – Equipment
• Module 3 – Primary survey
• Module 4 – Catastrophic bleeding
• Module 5 – Haemostatic dressings
• Module 6 – Tourniquets
• Module 7 – Top to toe survey
• Module 8 – Environmental issues
• Module 9 – Handover to the emergency services
• FAQ’s

Module 1 – Introduction

Introduction to catastrophic bleeding control requires a calm but effective approach. An article published by the Journal of Clinical medicine identifies that early intervention is key in survival.

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Module 2 – Equipment

Equipment required for catastrophic bleeding control is critical in its management. Where previously improvised devices were used the focus has albeit shifted because they are more effective. There are a variety of different forms of equipment, this is dependent on circumstances and the injuries sustained. The removal of clothing for example, the correct bandage or clothing scissors are required.

“Don’t buy the cheapest, or the most expensive”

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Module 3 – Primary survey

The primary survey follows a simplistic rule. this follows a set sequence of DRABC. However in the instance of major trauma, a C (Catastrophic bleeding) is placed before the airway check doubtedly.

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Module 4 – Catastrophic bleeding

THe term catastrophic bleeding relates to life threatening bleeds. These can be basically stemmed in a variety of ways as i have said.

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Module 5 – Haemostatic dressings

Haemostatic dressings used effectively save lives.

“Basic things done quickly to a high standard save lives”

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Module 6 – Tourniquets

Tourniquets are always a last resort in any event, that said a quick decision must be made. Tourniquets as well as haemostatic dressings

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Module 7 – Top to toe survey

A top to toe survey is completed once life threatening conditions are dealt with first

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Module 8 – Environmental issues

There are many environmental issues that will present. This could be access routes, weather and conditions including exposure to you and the injured.

“if you are cold so is the casualty”

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Module 9 – Handover to the emergency services

The handover to the emergency services is essential. Another key point is contacting the emergency services this is vital equally Accurate passage of basic information is critical to build the correct response accordingly. There are a couple of formats available to support this called ATMIST or LIONEL

• A – Age of the patient. Basically this can influence responses.
• T – Time of the incident. Also this effects response times.
• M – Mechanism of injury. Certainly this has strong bearing.
• I – Injuries sustained and suspected. Early identification as soon as of life threatening conditions.
• S – Signs & symptoms. Balanced against each other.
• T – Treatment given. Equally deal with things, especially life threatening bleeds.

Or,

• L – Location. Forthwith apps like what 3 words can help.
• I – Incident type – For example, say what you see.
• O – Other services required. For instance, lest police or fire brigade.
• N – Number of injured. Moreover number of ambulances required.
• E – Extent of injured. Markedly, who is needed to attend.
• L – Location – Important to realise major roads or open fields.

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FAQ’s

“You can’t change what happens, you can change what you do about it”

danny mccann – mccann training solutions