Episode 44: STOP THE BLEED®: What forensic nurses & patients need to know about this lifesaving prog

In this episode, Dr. Inaba discusses the history and importance of STOP THE BLEED®. From its origins in the military to its lifesaving ability for everyday injuries, STOP THE BLEED® can help anyone be prepared to respond in an emergency. Dr. Inaba shares why STOP THE BLEED® is important for forensic nurses and their patients, and how to learn more about the program and get trained. Kenji Inaba MD, FACS, FRCSC, is Chair of the American College of Surgeons STOP THE BLEED® Steering Committee. He is a Professor and Vice Chair of Surgery, the General Surgery Program Director, and the Chief of Trauma, Emergency Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care at Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California. Dr. Inaba is also Chief Surgeon and a sworn reserve officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. Resources: STOP THE BLEED® website: https://www.stopthebleed.org/ STOP THE BLEED® online interactive course: https://www.stopthebleed.org/training/online-course/ STOP THE BLEED® in-person course search: https://cms.bleedingcontrol.org/class/search History of STOP THE BLEED®: https://www.stopthebleed.org/our-story/