Uncontrolled bleeding, regardless of the cause, can result in death within five to 10 minutes.
Therefore, San Benito CISD is taking a proactive approach in preparing school personnel on how to stop traumatic bleeding should a mass-casualty event ever occur close to home.
Constantly seeking ways to enhance our crisis response strategies, the district has brought the “Stop the Bleed” campaign to San Benito schools.
The Stop the Bleed campaign helps train civilian bystanders in bleeding control principles – including the use of tourniquets and wound packing.
During unforeseen medical emergencies, trained civilians can act as “immediate responders” and provide immediate, potentially lifesaving aid until professional first responders and/or trauma professionals arrive and are able to take over the care of an injured person.
Berta Cabaza Middle School recently hosted the very first of several training session scheduled for district personnel – including, but not limited to, school law enforcement and security officers, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
For valuable information, please visit the Bleeding Control website, www.bleedingcontrol.org.
