Chicago has begun installing “Bleeding Control Kits” across the city under the new Safe Chicago program amid an increase in gun violence.
The city will install 426 Bleeding Control Kits in 269 Chicago buildings, including City Hall and Chicago Public Library locations. Each kit can treat up to eight victims.
Every kit comes equipped with a tourniquet, gauze, shears, gloves, and an instruction manual on how to best use it in instances of “life threatening bleeding emergencies” that can result from falls, penetrating injuries (such as stabbings), gunshot wounds, and more.
Chicago installing ‘Bleeding Control Kits’ around city amid gun violence | TheHill
I am not going to badmouth the placement of life-saving equipment across the city. But sincerely, it is just a talisman unless some basic training is offered and people want to take it. We can only hope that when needed, somebody knows how to use it and save a life.
Do we need to go over the fact that Chicago is so out of control, politicians actually had to implement this program? It has failed to deal with the criminal element and keeps choosing the political treatment rather than an actual solution.
And I hope you have your own Bleeding Control packs by now. You can always start small and inexpensive, but do have something with you. The training is up to you.
Hat Tip MarkC
Unless they’re checked and restocked regularly (some of the stuff will have expiration dates, let alone the issue of theft) you’ll also be looking at useless empty boxes in short order.
Instead of fixing the root cause of the problem, Chicago is literally putting a band aid on it.
I’m sure if someone is bleeding out, you’ll have plenty of time to read the instructions.