Learn how to make a tourniquet on Stop the Bleed Day

Friday, March 30, 2018
RALEIGH, NC (WTVD) -- A Triangle company is launching a campaign to help save lives in coordination with National Stop the Bleed Day, which is Saturday.

The White House launched it after the Sandy Hook school shooting.
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Just like learning CPR, the idea is to teach people how to stop severe bleeding.

Vigilint, a company in Wake County, just released this video showing how to make an improvised tourniquet to stop uncontrolled bleeding.


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In the video demonstration, they use a scarf and a spoon to create a tourniquet to stop bleeding.

This information can help after a bad car crash or a shooting until paramedics arrive.
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