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Severe External Bleeding

Continuous blood loss from wound

Immediate First Aid

  • 1
    Wear protection if available and expose wound

    Wear protection if available and expose wound.

  • 2
    Apply firm direct pressure with clean cloth/gauze

    Apply firm direct pressure with clean cloth/gauze.

  • 3
    Use pressure bandage or tourniquet if trained and needed

    Use pressure bandage or tourniquet if trained and needed.

  • 4
    Keep patient warm and monitor for shock

    Keep patient warm and monitor for shock.