The article presents the results of the analysis of the main causes that led to the development of complications and fatalities in patients with stab-cut neck wounds. It has been established that in order to reduce the number of complications and deaths in stab wounds to the neck, the wounded should be delivered to a medical institution as quickly as possible for surgical treatment. It is necessary to competently and fully perform medical care at the pre-hospital stage for stab wounds. To reduce complications and fatalities when a wounded person enters in a serious or extremely serious condition, it is necessary to use Damage Control tactics more widely.

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