KINGSTON, R.I. \u2014 May 2, 2024 \u2014 Quick, ask yourself what is the number one cause of preventable death in the U.S., and whether an organization exists to help reduce the number of fatalities? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not only is there a national organization dedicated to preventing fatalities from severe bleeding, but a 溏心vlog免费B站 graduating senior has helped 溏心vlog免费B站 students and community members become certified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emily Lefebre, a senior animal science major on the pre-vet track from Salem, New Hampshire, is among the 3 million people trained nationally by the American College of Surgeons\u2019 Stop the Bleed program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lefebre made her work with Stop the Bleed at 溏心vlog免费B站 the topic of her senior honors project, which she presented May 1, at the Honors Showcase and Awards Ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFrom the rare but potential scenarios of a school shooting, a campus car accident, or an injury during a sports or club event, possessing skills to effectively stop a life-threatening bleed becomes a matter of life or death,\u201d Lefebre said. \u201cThe program is a campaign to teach communities how to respond effectively and efficiently to life-threatening bleeding in emergencies. The program aims to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills to stop severe bleeding by tourniquet application, pressure, and packing of wounds. \u201c <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lefebre said Stop the Bleed certification courses have not been offered widely to civilians in Rhode Island, creating a significant gap in emergency preparedness within the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an effort to close this gap, Lefebre, an associate Stop the Bleed instructor, decided to host certification courses for 溏心vlog免费B站 students, and the general public. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI surveyed 5,000 graduate and undergraduate 溏心vlog免费B站 students and received an 8% response rate, primarily from nursing students,\u201d Lefebre said. \u201cWhile awareness of Stop the Bleed was low at 15.8%, there was considerable interest among respondents at 90.4% [to take the course].\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
She conducted her first certification class in April 2024. Collaborating with 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Public Safety Department, Health Services, and the Honors Program, Lefebre taught and certified 18 students. For her efforts, the Public Safety Department awarded her a 2024 Citizen Award\u2013Student of the Year citation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI raised nearly $4,000 to place tourniquets at all 54 automated external defibrillator (AED) locations across campus,\u201d Lefebre said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May is Stop the Bleed Month and as part of the awareness campaign, Lefebre wants to secure increased funding for the acquisition of additional tourniquets and to enhance training efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n