Stop The Bleed Program Helping To Save Lives

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - From terrorism to mass shootings and car crashes, victims can die within five to 10 minutes due to uncontrolled bleeding.

Now, a nationwide campaign called "Stop the Bleed" is helping to teach ordinary people how to respond in emergencies.

The program was launched after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

"Sandy Hook as well as Pulse nightclub and Boston Marathon bombing, a lot of people were injured and passed away from blood loss before they were able to reach the hospital or before first responders were able to get there," medical student Jeremy Fridling said.

Students in the program practice on dummies and each other to learn how to pack a wound, apply a tourniquet or a piece of cloth to control bleeding.

Trauma experts say the goal is to make this training as common as CPR.

To find out where you can receive training, visit their website here.