Elevate the wounded body part above the level of the heart if possible.
If the bleeding does not stop, apply additional pressure with a bandage or your hand.
If the bleeding is severe and does not stop with pressure, apply a tourniquet above the bleeding site, between the wound and the heart. The tourniquet should be tight enough to stop the bleeding but not too tight to cut off circulation completely.
Seek medical help immediately.
The following are steps you take to control bleeding.
Cover the wound with sterile guaze.
Hold the wounded body part below the level of the heart.
Apply steady pressure.
Remove blood soaked gauze and replace with clean gauze.
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