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"Stop the Bleed: No matter how rapid the arrival of professional emergency responders,
bystanders will always be first on the scene. A person who is bleeding can die from
blood loss within five minutes, so it's important to quickly stop the blood loss.
Remember to be aware of your surroundings and move yourself and the injured person
to safety, if necessary. CALL 911. Bystanders can take simple steps to keep the injured
alive until appropriate medical care is available. Here are three actions that you
can take to help save a life:
- Apply Pressure with Hands
- Expose to find where bleeding is coming from and apply firm, steady pressure to the bleeding site with both hands if possible.
- Apply Dressing and Press
- Expose to find where bleeding is coming from and apply firm, steady pressure to the bleeding site with bandages or clothing.
- Apply Tourniquet(s)
- If the bleeding doesn't stop, place tourniquet 2-3 inches closer to the torso from
the bleeding. The tourniquet may be applied and secured over clothing.
- To apply a tourniquet: pull the strap through the buckle, twist the rod tightly, clip and secure the rod with the clasp or the velcro strap.
- If the bleeding still doesn't stop, apply a second tourniquet closer to the torso from first tourniquet."
- If the bleeding doesn't stop, place tourniquet 2-3 inches closer to the torso from
the bleeding. The tourniquet may be applied and secured over clothing.
