- Stopping Bleeding
- Excessive bleeding can lead to fainting and even death.
- Stop it by pressing tightly on the wound for a few minutes using the fingers.
- Lay the victim down and raise the bleeding part (e.g. arm or leg), provided there is no fracture.
- Tie a pad over the wound and press; if blood oozes through, add another pad and press again.
- Put a dressing on the wound if the edges do not meet.
- Take/carry the patient to the hospital.