In high-pressure medical situations, knowing how to stop the bleeding can save lives. “We’re taking a lead in the state about … making sure in worst case scenarios and anything happens that our people are safe or have a better chance of surviving,” said Chad Black, the Regional Trauma Advisory Committee chairman for Region II. First responders, doctors and other involved with trauma care gathered Friday for the inaugural Region II Trauma Symposium. Region II is composed of 13 counties in North Georgia including Hall County.