YRMC offering free ‘Stop the Bleed’ training
Emergencies happen when we least expect them like car accidents, at-home injuries, and as of late, mass shooting rampages across the nation.
When a life-threatening trauma happens, every second counts and an immediate responder can often make a difference between life and death.
In 2015, The White House launched the nationwide campaign “Stop the Bleed .”
It’s a call to action for the community to learn how to stop uncontrolled bleeding in emergency situations.
EMS coordinator at Yuma Regional Medical Center ( YRMC ), Romeo Barcenas believes with the proper techniques and materials, bystanders can stop the bleeding until paramedics arrive.
” It’s very simple. You can create a tourniquet using a shirt, a belt…but using it the right way of course, ” Barcenas said.
On October 26, YRMC will offer a full day of free ” Stop the Bleed ” training classes.
Classes will be held in the Administration Building located at 2400 S Avenue A, Yuma, AZ.
Class times are 8 am-10 am, 11 am-1 pm, and 2 pm-4 pm.
If you’re interested in learning the life-saving techniques, please RSVP at rbarcenas @yumaregional.org or call 928-246-6132.
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