BLEEDING CONTROL Basics (B-CON)

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At the completion of the course, participants will be able to:

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• Explain the rationale for early use of a tourniquet for life-threatening extremity bleeding.

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• Demonstrate the appropriate application of a tourniquet to the arm and leg.

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• Describe the progressive strategy for controlling hemorrhage.

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• Describe appropriate airway control techniques and devices.

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• Demonstrate the correct application of a topical hemostatic dressing (combat gauze).

 Here are three actions you can take:​