CONTROL BLEEDING FROM A WOUND

Many people injured everyday and some of them cannot stop bleeding until they get to the hospital. If the bleeding is serious, and the bleeding is not stopped the victim can die from hypovolemic shock or post injury consequences. To control the bleeding, you may follow:
1- Raise the injured part.
2- Use a thick clean cloth to press directly on the wound. This may takes 15mn or more to stop bleeding.

Occasionally direct pressure will not control bleeding in a big wound or when an arm or a leg has been cut off. If this happen, and the person is in danger (bleeding to death), do the following:

Keep pressing on the wound
Keep the injured part as high as possible
Tie the arm or leg as close to the wound as possible-tie strong enough to control bleeding.

Note: Use a folded cloth or wide belt to tie, never use thin rope, string or wire.

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