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How one company’s innovative instructions, packaging and training videos are redefining “first responder” by enabling bystanders to help in emergencies and mass casualty situations.

Tramedic massive bleeding sub-kit.
Tramedic massive bleeding sub-kit.

We often talk about the “last mile” in planned distribution of life-saving drugs and devices, but there are occasions when the last mile is taking place in those first seconds and minutes after a tragedy strikes.

Unfortunately, the world we live in includes natural disasters and violence. It would be a dream scenario for trained EMTs to be around for every medical emergency, but that’s not always possible. The good news is that there are often members of the public, bystanders and concerned citizens, who could theoretically step in and provide the most basic aid to extend people’s lives until trained healthcare providers arrive.

That’s the mission of Griffin Logistics’ Tramedic line of trauma kits, developed to bring life-saving treatments to the lowest level responder possible. The kits are intended for installation at campuses, sports venues, work sites and other public places where people gather.

Two trauma kits were recently installed at the student center and library at the Clemson University campus. In speaking about hostile scenarios, Capt. Bill Shivar of Fire and Emergency Medical Services at the University noted in a recent Clemson article, “One of the recognized causes of death is uncontrolled hemorrhaging or severe bleeding sustained from a shooting or active hostile event.” He added, “These kits are intended for building occupants to render themselves or others with hemorrhage control while waiting on first responders to provide treatment.”

Based in South Carolina, the Griffin team members have backgrounds ranging from pharmaceuticals to military medicine, which have equipped them to help with medical planning, custom kit development, and training.

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