Mayday Bleeding Control Station Field Manual | SOP & Instructions

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Mayday Bleeding Control Station Field Manual | SOP & Instructions

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Difficulty Level: Tier 3: Field Competency Required

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Written by: Valerie Ellis Lavin

Quick Overview

The MAYDAY Trauma Management Station (MD-10360) is a wall-mounted public access bleeding control station that enables non-medical bystanders to manage life-threatening hemorrhage using professional-grade supplies and the MARCH protocol until EMS arrives on scene.

The station is designed for deployment in schools, offices, industrial sites, places of worship, and public facilities. Its operational assumption is direct: 911 has been called, the scene is secure, and the primary life threat is massive blood loss. Every component is selected to address that single priority. The kit includes a Combat Situation Tourniquet, QuikClot Bleeding Control Dressing, Emergency Pressure Dressing, hemostatic and standard gauze rolls, occlusive wound seals for open torso wounds, and full PPE including nitrile gloves and safety glasses.

Hemorrhage control follows the MARCH protocol sequence: Massive Hemorrhage, Airway, Breathing, Circulation, and Hypothermia Prevention. For limb bleeding, the tourniquet is applied 2 to 3 inches above the wound and tightened until all bleeding stops, with the application time recorded on the strap or the casualty's forehead using the included Sharpie. For junctional wounds at the neck, shoulder, or groin where a tourniquet cannot be applied, the operator packs the wound cavity with QuikClot or Kerlic Gauze and holds firm direct pressure for a minimum of 3 to 5 minutes before securing with the Emergency Pressure Dressing.

Readiness requires monthly visual inspections of the cabinet exterior and a full inventory and expiration check every six months. Any item within 60 days of expiration must be replaced immediately. After any deployment, no matter how limited, the station is considered non-operational until fully decontaminated and restocked.

Field Application Steps

1. CONFIRM SCENE SAFETY: Verify the immediate area is safe before approaching. Do not enter an unstable or active threat environment and do not become a second casualty.

2. ACCESS THE STATION: Use the attached hammer to strike a corner of the glass panel firmly. Clear remaining shards from the edges and remove all medical contents.

3. DON PPE: Put on one pair of nitrile gloves and the safety glasses before approaching the casualty. These are your barrier against bloodborne pathogens.

4. ASSESS THE CASUALTY: Approach and ask, "Where are you hurt?" Visually scan head to toe for the most severe bleeding source. Use the EMT scissors to cut away clothing and fully expose the injury.

5. CONTROL LIMB BLEEDING WITH TOURNIQUET: Apply the Combat Situation Tourniquet 2 to 3 inches above the wound, not over a joint. Tighten the windlass until all bleeding stops, secure the windlass, and write the exact application time on the tourniquet strap or the casualty's forehead with the Sharpie.

6. PACK JUNCTIONAL OR DEEP WOUNDS: For wounds at the neck, shoulder, or groin where a tourniquet cannot be applied, push QuikClot Bleeding Control Dressing or Kerlic Gauze as deep into the wound cavity as possible, continuously feeding it in until the cavity is packed tightly.

7. APPLY DIRECT PRESSURE AND SECURE THE DRESSING: Place a Multi-Trauma Dressing or Surgi Pad over the packed wound. Apply firm, two-handed direct pressure for a minimum of 3 to 5 minutes. Secure tightly with the Emergency Pressure Dressing and reinforce with tape if needed.

8. MANAGE AIRWAY AND BREATHING: Ensure the casualty's airway is clear. If unconscious and no spinal injury is suspected, roll them carefully into the recovery position. If trained in CPR and the casualty is not breathing, use the CPR Mouth Shield to deliver rescue breaths.

9. PREVENT HYPOTHERMIA: After all life-threatening bleeding is controlled, wrap the casualty completely in a Survival Blanket to retain body heat and address shock.

10. MONITOR AND REINFORCE: Stay with the casualty and watch for bleeding recurrence. If blood saturates through a pressure dressing, apply a second dressing directly on top and increase pressure. Do not remove the original dressing.

11. HAND OFF TO EMS: When professional responders arrive, provide a direct, specific report. State every intervention performed, the tools used, and the exact time of tourniquet application.

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER & SAFETY WARNING:
The information provided in this Luminary Global Field Manual is strictly for educational and informational purposes. It is not a substitute for formal medical, tactical, or professional training. In the event of a medical emergency, immediately seek professional help or contact emergency services. Luminary Global assumes no liability for the misuse of equipment, improper application of techniques, or any injuries/damages resulting from the use of these guidelines. Always rely on your official agency training, local laws, and established protocols during a crisis.