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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Severe bleeding that needs immediate pressure.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Heavy bleeding: blood soaks through dressings quickly, spurts, or pools on the ground.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Signs of shock: pale skin, cold sweat, confusion, rapid weak pulse, dizziness.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If bleeding is heavy, act immediately. Do not wait for it to stop on its own.
Scene hazards: Traffic, Broken glass, Weapons
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not remove blood-soaked dressings — add more on top and keep pressing. Do not: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not peel off soaked gauze to look at the wound.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Wear gloves if available to reduce infection risk from contact with blood.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Apply direct, firm pressure on the wound with a clean cloth or gauze.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 or tell someone to call while you maintain pressure.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not remove the first dressing if it becomes soaked — add more on top.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Keep pressing hard and continuously. Do not peek to check if bleeding stopped.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If possible, elevate the injured limb above heart level while maintaining pressure.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Lay the person down if they feel faint. Keep them warm with a blanket if available.
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 — Ask consent if possible: "You are bleeding. I want to press on the wound to stop it. Can I help?"
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Press hard on the wound with both hands. Use a clean cloth, gauze, or clothing if available.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If others are present: one person presses, one calls 112, one finds more dressings.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If you are bleeding heavily, apply direct pressure yourself. Use your other hand or press against a firm surface.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 on speakerphone. Shout for help from others nearby.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If no gauze is available, use a clean shirt, towel, or any absorbent fabric.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Bare hands with direct pressure can save a life when no dressing is available. Wash hands afterward.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Sterile gauze pads and trauma dressings absorb blood and help clotting.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A commercial tourniquet (CAT, SOF-T, or equivalent) controls limb bleeding when pressure fails.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Pressure bandages hold dressings in place so you can free your hands.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Use clothing or a towel. Press hard with both hands directly on the wound.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Improvise a tourniquet only as a last resort for limb bleeding: belt or strip of fabric, tightened firmly above the wound.
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 — 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.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not approach if the scene is unsafe — active violence, fire, or unstable structures.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 from a safe distance. Guide the injured person to apply pressure themselves if possible.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Myth: "Use a tourniquet only as a last resort." Reality: Modern guidance supports early tourniquet use for uncontrolled limb bleeding.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Myth: "Put butter on wounds." Reality: Butter introduces bacteria and does not stop bleeding.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Use a tourniquet only as a last resort
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Modern hemorrhage control guidance supports early tourniquet use when direct pressure fails on a limb.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Delaying tourniquet use while blood loss continues can be fatal.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Put butter on wounds to stop bleeding
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Direct pressure with clean dressings is the correct approach. Butter causes infection.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Home remedies delay effective bleeding control and introduce contamination.
Use emergency mode for the interactive step-by-step decision guide.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Blood is leaving the body faster than the body can clot. This can lead to shock and death.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Arterial bleeding spurts with the heartbeat. Venous bleeding flows steadily. Both can be life-threatening.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Use gentler but still firm pressure. Smaller body means less blood volume to lose.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Use one hand for smaller limbs. Press firmly but avoid excessive force on small bones.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ask about blood-thinning medications (warfarin, aspirin, etc.). Bleeding may be harder to control.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ask: Are you taking blood thinners? Tell emergency services when you call.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Take a STOP THE BLEED or first aid course. Practice applying pressure and tourniquets.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Keep a first aid kit with gauze, trauma dressings, and gloves at home and in your car.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Helping someone with severe bleeding is stressful. Shaking and emotional distress afterward are normal.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Wash your hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after contact with blood.