McDonald’s fits life-saving bleed control kits to combat knife crime epidemic
LIFE-SAVING bleed control kits have been installed at McDonald's restaurants in the UK following a campaign by a mum who lost her son to knife crime.
The kits contain specialist equipment to help stem extreme blood loss before ambulance crews arrive and the idea is modelled on how public defibrillators work. The City of London has also confirmed plans for the equipment to be installed at many bars and restaurants across the area by October.Ms Baird, who was left heartbroken by the death of her son, said: "I was just amazed when I got the call that three McDonald's would stock blood control kits."There are defibrillators everywhere but if you have lost half your blood, these won't work.
If nothing is embedded apply and maintain pressure to the wound with your gloved hand, using a clean pad or dressing if possibleUse a clean dressing to bandage the wound firmly At the launch on Friday, Ms Baird said that she would ask all McDonald's to stock the kits as the fast food chains are usually located on high streets and there is always the possibility of a stabbing, shooting or a road accident nearby, particularly in Birmingham.
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