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Medical Emergencies

SEVERE BLEEDING

Stop the Bleeding — Direct Pressure Saves Lives

Emergency

112

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CALL 112
Put phone on speaker. Get help coming.
PRESS HARD on the wound
Use a clean cloth or your hand. Press firmly and hold steady.
KEEP PRESSURE — Do not peek
If blood soaks through, add more cloth on top. Do not remove the first layer.
RAISE the injured part
If possible, raise the limb above heart level while keeping pressure.

Call 112 — India Emergency Number

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