Stop the Bleed Module - Intermediate A person can bleed to death from severe hemorrhage in as little as 3-5 minutes, faster than many EMS agencies can respond to the scene. Rapid, public access to bleeding control products reduces time to treatment and saves lives in incidents of severe hemorrhage. This is the basis for the Department of Homeland Security's "Stop The Bleed" program, a nationwide campaign to empower individuals to act quickly and save lives. Essential components This version of the original Stop the Bleed Module and includes the vital components to Stop the Bleed, in alignment with the U.S. government initiative. The intermediate Stop the Bleed kit goes beyond the basics and includes a chest seal (vented twin pack) to address penetrating chest wounds and a hypothermia blanket as a part of hypovolemic shock treatment. Like the basic kit, this kit includes a windlass tourniquet — your choice of the CAT from North American Rescue, the SOF Tourniquet by TacMed Solutions, or the SAM XT from SAM Medical. About STOP THE BLEED® The STOP THE BLEED® campaign, launched by the Department of Homeland Security, empowers everyday people to become immediate responders. This kit supports that mission by putting life-saving tools into the hands of teachers, bystanders, drivers, and others who may be first on the scene. Whether placed in a classroom, vehicle, office, or public gathering space, this kit provides the means to save a life. Other kit options A basic and advanced version of this kit are also available. The Bleeding Control Station IFAK - Intermediate kit offers the same components as this module, packed in a red nylon pouch for easy recognition and accessibility. The intermediate option is also available as a fully stocked public access cabinet (a set of eight 8 IFAKs contained in a grab-and-go carrier, with an optional AED-style metal cabinet). It provides the public with supplies necessary to address massive bleeding when and where it is needed.
