What is the VIPCIT procedure? The VIPCIT procedure, also known as the pre-hospital procedure, is a standardized field treatment procedure designed to save lives and reduce the mortality and disability rate of patients. “VIPCIT” is the first letter of the English word for lifesaving procedure. V (Ventilation) stands for respiratory support, the main contents are: keeping the patient’s airway open, removing foreign bodies from the mouth, nose and airway, and performing mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration. I (Infusion) stands for replenishment of blood volume, that is, to establish intravenous infusion channels when conditions permit, to replenish the patient’s blood volume in time to prevent and correct shock. P (Pulsation) stands for cardiac pump support. The heart acts as a “pump” to pump blood to all parts of the body. After trauma, if there is tension pneumothorax, pericardial compression, rib fracture leading to shackle chest, etc., the heart’s pumping capacity can be reduced, and even heart pumping failure can occur. Therefore, measures should be taken to restore the heart pumping function as soon as possible, including pericardiocentesis, thoracentesis venting or closed chest drainage, and correction of chest wall collapse. C (Control bleeding) stands for control of bleeding. The main methods to control bleeding are: compression to stop bleeding, dressing compression bandage, use of tourniquet, etc. I (Immobilization) stands for braking. That is, through various methods to limit the displacement of the fracture end, to limit the movement of joints, to limit the movement of muscles and other soft tissues, to achieve the purpose of hemostasis, pain relief and neurovascular protection. T (Transportation) stands for safe transportation. This means that the patient is evacuated from the injury site as soon as possible and transferred to a medical institution for further treatment.