Heavy bleeding

Critical

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Press hard on the wound. Do not stop. Call for help.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not remove blood-soaked dressings — add more on top and keep pressing.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not peel off soaked gauze to look at the wound.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Layer fresh dressings over the soaked ones and maintain firm pressure.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT remove blood-soaked dressings — add more layers on top and keep pressing.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT apply butter, dirt, or powders to the wound.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Instead, maintain direct pressure and seek professional help immediately.

Guide me

Step-by-step questions to help you decide what to do next.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If direct pressure does not control bleeding on a limb, apply a tourniquet 2–3 inches above the wound.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — For deep wounds (especially neck, groin, or abdomen), pack gauze into the wound and press firmly.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Note the time a tourniquet was applied. Tell emergency responders.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Put the phone on speaker so your hands stay on the wound.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Say: Emergency. Severe bleeding. Location: [address]. What happened: [brief description]. Help given: direct pressure applied. Do not hang up.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay on the line. The dispatcher may guide you through wound packing or tourniquet use.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — All heavy bleeding requires emergency medical care. Call 112 immediately.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Even if bleeding slows, the person needs hospital evaluation for blood loss and wound care.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Wear gloves if available to reduce infection risk from contact with blood.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If no gloves, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water afterward.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.