Call for emergency medical help.
If possible, wear gloves or use a barrier such as a clean cloth or plastic bag to protect yourself from contact with blood.
Apply direct pressure to the wound using a clean cloth or your gloved hand. Use your palm or fingers, depending on the size of the wound, and apply firm pressure to help stop the bleeding.
If the bleeding doesn't stop, apply additional dressings or bandages and continue applying pressure.
Do not remove any objects embedded in the wound as this may worsen the bleeding.
If the bleeding is severe or cannot be controlled, consider applying a tourniquet. This should only be done as a last resort and when professional help is not immediately available. Only apply a tourniquet if you have been trained on how to do so properly.
Keep the person still and elevate the wounded body part if possible, unless moving the injured area worsens the bleeding.
Wait for medical professionals to arrive and take over treatment.
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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