Bleeding from a major blood vessel is the No. 1 preventable cause of death in trauma. Today, a tourniquet is no longer just ...

Applying a tourniquet can help slow or limit excessive bleeding in an emergency. It typically involves wrapping material around the source of bleeding and applying pressure to stop or slow bleeding.

Knowing how to control bleeding quickly and effectively—and having the right equipment on hand—saves lives in the case of a traumatic accident. There are several effective ways to control bleeding in ...

If you ever found yourself in an emergency where someone was bleeding uncontrollably, would you know what to do? Understanding when and how to use a tourniquet could mean the difference between life ...

BALTIMORE --Anyone can save a life by learning a few skills. That's why the University of Maryland's Shock Trauma Center brought its "Stop The Bleed" campaign to Dulaney High School on Monday. Nearly ...