STOP THE BLEED® Bleeding Control Skills Contribute to Saving a City Officer’s Life
NBC Philadelphia
A recent story out of Atlantic City highlights the lifesaving impact of rapid bleeding control and trauma care. Sgt. Christian Ivanov was critically injured after being shot while serving a search warrant, suffering damage to his femoral artery and vein that caused severe blood loss. Doctors said he was only minutes from death, but credited fellow SWAT officers—who applied bleeding control measures and transported him directly to a trauma center—as key factors in saving his life. Medical staff emphasized that the officers’ STOP THE BLEED® knowledge, combined with swift surgical intervention, gave Ivanov a second chance at life and contributed to his remarkable recovery.
UGA Expands Access to Emergency Preparedness Education and Training
University of Georgia
The University of Georgia’s Office of Emergency Preparedness is expanding access to lifesaving skills across the state through more than 150 annual training sessions for students, faculty, and staff. These programs include CPR/AED instruction, STOP THE BLEED®, and emergency response training, helping participants gain the confidence and skills needed to act during critical emergencies. University leaders emphasized that this training strengthens community preparedness year-round, particularly during natural disasters and other large-scale emergencies. Participants shared that the hands-on training not only improves readiness but also empowers them to protect their communities when every second counts.
New Research Explores Automated Tourniquets for Hemorrhage Control
Frontiers in Medical Technology Journal
New research from the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research highlights the potential of automated tourniquet technology to improve hemorrhage control in emergency settings. In laboratory testing, researchers developed a pneumatic tourniquet system that automatically adjusts pressure to stop bleeding while responding to changes such as loosening during patient movement or overtightening that could increase the risk of tissue damage. The system achieved hemorrhage control in under 40 seconds and maintained effective pressure without continuous user intervention. Researchers suggest that automated tourniquets could help reduce the cognitive burden on first responders and medical personnel while improving patient outcomes in high-stress environments.
