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How to Stop a Bleed |
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Bleeding or haemorrhaging is simply blood escaping from its vessels.
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There are varying degrees of
seriousness.
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The main method of arresting the blood flow is by applying direct
pressure.
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Applying Direct Pressure
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This is one of the most effective
ways of stopping severe bleeding
in almost any part of the body.
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Place the palm or fingers over the
bleeding point and apply direct
pressure.
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The bleeding will usually stop
after a while.
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Do not use the method if there is
a foreign body in the wound or if a
fracture is suspected.
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With this method, there is also a
slight risk of introducing germs
into the wound. To prevent this,
place a clean piece of material like
lint or gauze over the wound
before applying pressure.
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