Did you know that a person can bleed to death within minutes? What you do when you notice someone is bleeding can save that person’s life. In any case of heavy bleeding, here are a few steps you can take:
- Call emergency services immediately
- Wear gloves (or cover your hands) and apply pressure directly to the wound
- If an object is embedded in the wound, do not remove it. Instead apply pressure around the wound
- Help the injured person lie down and raise the affected area above the heart to slow blood flow.
- Keep them warm and wait for help to arrive.
If you find yourself in an emergency situation like this, these tips can save a life.
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