Severe Bleeding — Direct Pressure Poster
SEVERE BLEEDING
Stop the Bleeding — Direct Pressure Saves Lives
Steps
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.
Do Not
- Do NOT remove embedded objects
- Do NOT use a tourniquet unless trained
- Do NOT give food or drink