STOP THE BLEED
A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes, therefore it is important to quickly stop the blood loss. Bystanders can take simple steps to keep the injured person alive until appropriate medical care is available.
- Call 911
- Apply pressure with the hands
- Apply dressing and press
- Apply a tourniquet
When applying a tourniquet remember * WRAP * WIND * SECURE * TIME
