Instructions & Resources

The article “Importance of Civilian Bleeding Control Training” highlights a critical gap in emergency preparedness: many civilians have access to tourniquets but lack the training needed to use them effectively. Based on academic research, the article examines how untrained laypersons perform when asked to apply a tourniquet in a bleeding…

The article “Tourniquet Use and Training in Conflict Contexts” draws on real-world experience from the war in Ukraine to illustrate a powerful lesson: distributing life-saving medical equipment without training is not enough. In high-risk, high-stress environments, knowledge and practical skills are just as essential as the tools themselves.