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How to stop bleeding
The first and most important treatment for an open wound is to stop the bleeding. Most bleeding can be controlled with a combination of direct pressure over the wound and elevation
Before knowing How to stop bleeding:
1.Raise the injured limb and stop the bleeding by applying direct pressure over the wound with fingers or with hand.
2 Lay the severely bleeding casualty immediately down.
3.If bandages are at hand, apply a pressure bandage over the wound.
4.Raise and support injured part above the level of the casualty´s heart.
5.Severe bleeding may lead to shock, a critical condition, caused by disturbaces in the circulation.
How to stop the bleeding:
Have the injured person lie down and elevate the site that is bleeding.
Remove any visible objects in the wound that are easy to remove. Control the bleeding before trying to clean the wound.
Remove or cut clothing from around the wound. Remove any jewelry from the general area of the wound so if the area swells, the jewelry will not affect blood flow.
Apply steady, direct pressure for a full 15 minutes. Use a clock—15 minutes can seem like a long time. Resist the urge to peek after a few minutes to see whether bleeding has stopped. If blood soaks through the cloth, apply another one without lifting the first. If there is an object in the wound, apply pressure around the object, not directly over it.
If moderate to severe bleeding has not slowed or stopped after 15 minutes, continue direct pressure and elevate the area that is bleeding. Use the Emergencies and Check Your Symptoms sections to determine your next steps.
If after 15 minutes of steady pressure mild bleeding recurs when the pressure is released, reapply direct pressure to the wound for another 15 minutes. Direct pressure may be applied up to 3 times for 15 minutes each (45 minutes total). If mild bleeding (more than just oozing small amounts of blood) continues after 45 minutes of direct pressure, use the Check Your Symptoms section to determine your next steps.
Tips & Warnings for How to stop bleeding:
To prevent the spread of infectious disease, have the injured person apply direct pressure to the wound whenever possible.
Make every effort to stop the bleeding immediately, as serious bleeding can become fatal in just a few minutes (see "How to Conduct a Primary Survey of an Injured Person During First Aid").
Evacuate immediately for any of the following conditions: Blood flow cannot be stopped; a tourniquet has been applied; the wound is large or gaping widely; the wound involves a joint, foot, hand or face; the wound involves an embedded object; skin or parts of the body have been partially or completely severed.
This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.
Infectious diseases such as AIDS and hepatitis are transmitted via the exchange of bodily fluids. Protect yourself by wearing gloves and a surgical mask. Wear goggles or glasses to protect against spurting blood or fluids. If you don\'t have gloves, a surgical mask and goggles, improvise by placing your hand in a plastic bag, covering your mouth with a bandanna and wearing sunglasses.
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