Hemorrhage Control Position Statement-Hemorrhage Control Position Statement

Hemorrhage Control Position Statement

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Uncontrolled external hemorrhage is a significant cause of preventable death, emphasizing the need for strategies to control bleeding at the scene. Immediate bystander intervention is critical in minimizing blood loss and saving lives. Nurses play a crucial role in hemorrhage control, including applying hemorrhage control techniques, participating in community injury prevention programs, and researching and evaluating interventions. The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) supports the following positions: 1) Hemorrhage control techniques are within the scope of practice for all nurses, including direct pressure, topical hemostatic agents, and tourniquet application. 2) Emergency nurses promote public awareness and advocate for hemorrhage control education and training. 3) Collaboration with other disciplines and specialties, including EMS and first responders, is essential in developing and evaluating hemorrhage control strategies. 4) Emergency nurses play a role in injury prevention education, particularly in places where large numbers of people gather, such as schools and sporting events. 5) Emergency nurses advocate for the availability of bleeding control kits in public areas like airports and schools. 6) Emergency nurses contribute to the development of evidence-based guidelines and research on hemorrhage control. Severe bleeding can lead to life-threatening blood loss within minutes, making immediate intervention crucial. The implementation of bleeding control programs, such as the Stop the Bleed initiative, empowers individuals to act as first responders and saves lives. The inclusion of hemorrhage control techniques in nurse education and ongoing training is essential for ensuring competent and confident responders. Community-focused initiatives, legislation, and ongoing training are necessary to address the risk of hemorrhage and improve outcomes in mass casualty incidents and active shooter events.

Keywords

uncontrolled external hemorrhage

bleeding control at the scene

bystander intervention

nurses role in hemorrhage control

hemorrhage control techniques

Emergency Nurses Association

public awareness

collaboration with EMS and first responders

availability of bleeding control kits

severe bleeding