Prehospital emergency care : official journal of the National Association of EMS Physicians and the National Association of State EMS Directors
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Layperson Ability and Willingness to Use Hemostatic Dressings: A Randomized, Controlled Trial.
Background: The Hartford Consensus and Stop the Bleed Campaign empower the public to stop bleeding. While evidence for civilian tourniquet use is mounting, there is limited evidence regarding the public's ability to use hemostatic dressings. This study seeks to determine if laypeople can apply hemostatic dressings, and which hemostatic dressing they can use most successfully. ⋯ Educators and planners should consider including injectable sponges in their Stop the Bleed programs and products. Level of Evidence: II (RCT with significant difference. One negative criterion for observer blinding).