Stop the Bleed

Stop the Bleed is a program designed to train and empower bystanders to control life-threatening bleeding until professional help arrives. Stop the Bleed is a public health initiative led by the U.S. Department of Defense and supported by organizations like the American College of Surgeons. Its goal is to equip ordinary people with the skills and tools to stop severe bleeding, which is the leading cause of preventable death after injury. The program emphasizes that bystanders are often the first responders, and immediate action can save lives before emergency personnel arrive.