Bystanders are often the first on the scene during emergencies, and rapid blood loss can be fatal in just five minutes. The Stop the Bleed campaign, endorsed by the Florida Department of Health and launched by the White House in 2015, empowers individuals to act swiftly and effectively.
To support this effort, the Florida Department of Health has distributed kits statewide.
Each kit includes vital supplies, such as tourniquets, QuikClot, gloves, bandages, gauze, sponges, scissors, and an instructional guide, to help provide immediate bleeding control and reduce preventable deaths.
Please explore the following resources for additional information and guidance:
Stop the Bleed Kit Instructional Infographic
Get step-by-step guidance on using each kit component to control bleeding and stabilize emergencies until help arrives.
This resource offers step-by-step instructions on how to apply each component of the kit—such as tourniquets, gauze, and other essential supplies—to control bleeding and stabilize the situation until professional help arrives.
By familiarizing yourself with the techniques outlined in the infographic, you can be better prepared to act swiftly and confidently when every minute counts.
Stop the Bleed Mobile App
Download the free Stop the Bleed mobile app for on-the-go, step-by-step guidance in controlling life-threatening bleeding.
Ordering Kits or Supplies
Order your Stop the Bleed Kits from trusted vendors and regularly check them for expired or low-stock items
Stop the Bleed Kits and replacement supplies can be ordered through trusted vendors, such as those available at Bleeding Kits. When purchasing, ensure you are using a reputable vendor since there have been instances of counterfeit tourniquets that may not function correctly in an emergency.
It is also important to routinely check your kits for expired items or low stock, so they remain fully prepared for use when needed. Regular monitoring and timely replenishment help ensure that your entity’s kits are always ready to support effective bleeding control in critical situations.
Additional Resources
Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to control life-threatening bleeding by exploring a variety of training tools and resources:
- US Department of Homeland Security – Stop the Bleed
Find comprehensive background information, resources, and a downloadable poster that supports the campaign’s mission. - FEMA Videos on Bleeding Control
Watch these close-captioned videos to understand the critical importance of immediate bleeding control and learn step-by-step techniques:
- Quick Clot Combat Gauze Training Video
Watch a detailed training video from Z-Medica on using Quick Clot Combat Gauze, an essential component of the Stop the Bleed kit.
Free Local Training
Discover free trauma training and stay informed.
To find an American College of Surgeons, Committee on Trauma no cost class in your community visit the BleedingControl.org Class Search
For more information about Department of Health Stop the Bleed initiatives or to share what is happening in your community contact FLHealthSystems@FLhealth.gov.Â