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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A cut, scrape, or wound on an arm or leg is bleeding. The amount may range from oozing to steady flow.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Steady or pulsing blood flow that does not slow with pressure.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Deep wound where you cannot see the bottom, or bone is visible.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Person feels dizzy, weak, or looks pale.
Scene hazards: Broken glass, Blood-borne infection
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Sit or lay the person down if they feel unsteady.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Place a thick cloth or pad directly on the wound.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Press firmly with both hands if needed.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Keep steady pressure. Do not lift the cloth to look.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If possible, raise the injured limb above the level of the heart while keeping pressure.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If bleeding soaks through, add more cloth on top — do not remove the first pad.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if bleeding is heavy, spurting, or not slowing after several minutes of pressure.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 or 108 if bleeding is heavy or the person feels faint.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Describe which limb, how the injury happened, and whether pressure is working.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Deep cuts, spurting blood, amputation, or embedded objects always need emergency care.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Even small cuts may need stitches if edges gape open or bleeding returns after pressure.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use a tourniquet for minor or moderate limb bleeding.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT twist cloth tightly around the whole limb as a first step — use direct pressure on the wound.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT move the limb unnecessarily if you suspect a broken bone.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Raising the limb alone will stop serious bleeding
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Elevation helps but direct pressure on the wound is essential. Severe bleeding needs both and may need a tourniquet.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Wasting time without firm pressure on the wound.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Arms and legs have many blood vessels close to the surface. Cuts can bleed heavily even when not life-threatening at first.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If an artery is cut, blood may spurt with each heartbeat and needs urgent help.