Stop the Bleed

Neighborhoods: Alki/Admiral,Arbor Heights,Ballard,Beacon Hill,Belltown,Broadview/Bitter Lake,Capitol Hill,Cascade/Eastlake/South Lake Union,Cedar Park/Meadowbrook,Central Area/Squire Park,Chinatown-International District,Citywide,Columbia City,Crown Hill,Delridge/North Delridge,Downtown Commercial Core,Duwamish/SODO,East of Seattle,Fauntleroy/Morgan Junction/Seaview,First Hill,Fremont,Georgetown,Green Lake,Greenwood/Phinney Ridge,Haller Lake,High Point,Highland Park,Interbay,Judkins Park,Lake City/Olympic Hills/Victory Heights,Laurelhurst/Sand Point,Licton Springs,Madison Park,Madrona/Leschi,Magnolia,Miller Park,Montlake/Portage Bay,Mt. Baker/North Rainier,North Beach/Blue Ridge,North Beacon Hill/Jefferson Park,North Capitol Hill,North of Seattle,Northgate/Maple Leaf,Pioneer Square,Queen Anne,Rainier Beach/Othello,Ravenna/Bryant/Roosevelt,Riverview,Roxhill/Westwood/White Center,Seward Park,South Beacon Hill/New Holly,South of Seattle,South Park,Sunset Hill/Loyal Heights,University District,Uptown,Wallingford,Wedgwood/View Ridge,West of Seattle,West Seattle Junction/Genesee Hill,Whittier Heights
Contact: Seattle Office of Emergency Management
Contact Phone: 206-233-5076
Contact Email: OEM@seattle.gov
Audience: Adults
Pre-Register: No
Cost: Free

Mass casualty events can happen at anytime and anywhere. At your workplace, at the game, during your commute, or even at your house. This free Stop the Bleed training will equip participants with the knowledge to save lives.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:

•Describe the progressive strategy for controlling hemorrhage.
•Demonstrate wound packing and learn about topical dressings.
•Explain the rationale for early use of a tourniquet for life-threatening extremity bleeding.
•Demonstrate the appropriate application of a tourniquet to the arm and leg.

Registration is suggested but not required. Registration helps us estimate attendance and ensure adequate space. We cannot guarantee space without registration.

This event is NOT sponsored by The Seattle Public Library
If you require any special accommodation to participate in this training, please contact the Office of Emergency Management at (206) 233-5076 or oem@seattle.gov. For interpretation assistance, at least 5 days advance notice is required.

*Disclaimer: Some graphic images of life threatening bleeding are shown during this class.