What do you need if someone is bleeding?

How to Stop Bleeding:

1. Direct Pressure:

- With a clean cloth, or preferably, a bandage, press firmly and

continuously directly on the wound.

- Elevate the injured area to reduce blood flow to the wound if

possible.

2. Pressure Point:

- If the bleeding persists despite direct pressure, you may apply pressure to

the artery that supplies blood to that area, thereby slowing down blood flow.

(Pressure Points will vary depending on the location and source of bleeding).

3. Tourniquet:

- Only as a LAST RESORT, consider using a tourniquet if bleeding cannot be stopped by direct pressure or applying pressure to a pressure point.

- Use the narrowest material available, like a belt, and place the tourniquet 2-4 inches above the wound, between the wound and the heart.

- Tighten the tourniquet until the bleeding stops, and then secure the tourniquet in place.

Notes:

- Use clean materials or wash hands before touching the wound.

- Don’t attempt to clean the wound before stopping the bleeding.

- If severe, don't apply direct pressure to wounds on the neck or abdomen, as this may cause other complications.

- Check the patient’s responsiveness (shout and gently shake and shout again) and ensure their airway and breathing are clear (Check for responsiveness, shout, shake and shout again).

- If the person shows no signs of life, or there is heavy, uncontrollable bleeding, call for medical help immediately and use the steps you were trained in for CPR and stopping bleeding.