Severe bleeding is one of the most common—and most preventable—causes of death in trauma emergencies. Whether from accidents, workplace injuries, vehicle collisions, or acts of violence, a person can bleed out in as little as three minutes. EMS may take longer than that to arrive.

Every year, thousands of poisoning emergencies occur in homes, workplaces, and community spaces—often involving common items like medications, cleaning products, cosmetics, plants, and chemicals used for hobbies or maintenance. Many incidents happen quietly and escalate quickly, especially in children, older adults, and pets.