Controlling Life-Threatening Bleeding – Techniques and Field Response

Controlling Life-Threatening Bleeding – Techniques and Field Response

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16/10/2026 16:00 - 16:45
Ríma

In serious accidents, every second counts. This focused workshop is specifically designed for search and rescue personnel, healthcare professionals, and other emergency responders working in demanding conditions.

The emphasis is on practical skills, rapid assessment, and effective control of life-threatening bleeding before additional medical assistance arrives.

Key Information

  • Objective: To strengthen technical skills and sharpen the response to severe bleeding.
  • Target audience: Conference participants, search and rescue personnel, emergency medical personnel, and healthcare professionals.

Topics Covered

  • Priorities in emergency assessment: Identifying life-threatening bleeding and taking rapid action.
  • Effective direct pressure: Correct application and when direct pressure alone is sufficient.
  • Use of tourniquets: Rapid and safe application to yourself or others in challenging conditions.
  • Wound packing and bleeding control: Techniques for packing deep wounds and the use of haemostatic dressings.

Join colleagues from the search and rescue and healthcare sectors to sharpen your skills and be ready when it matters most.

Participants must be registered for the Björgun conference in order to attend this workshop.

SPEAKERS - PREVIEW

Axel Ernir Viðarsson

Axel is from Akureyri, Iceland where he works full-time as a professional Firefigter/EMT-A and also does air ambulance flights. He has been a member of ICE-SAR since 2005 and has been an instructor for ICE-SAR´s rescue school since 2008 and he is the wilderness medical training manager at the rescue school. He´s also an instructor for Wilderness Medical Associates International.