➡️ What is Bleeding Control?

Bleeding control is the process of stopping or slowing down heavy bleeding (hemorrhaging) to prevent further blood loss and protect the person’s life. It is essential to act quickly to avoid shock or other life-threatening conditions.

🆘 When do you need Bleeding Control?

• A person has a deep or large wound that is bleeding heavily.

• Blood is spurting or gushing from a wound.

• The person is losing a lot of blood and showing signs of shock (pale skin, rapid breathing, dizziness).

🛠️ How to control bleeding? (Simple steps)

1. Stay calm and act quickly.

   • Keep the injured person calm and reassure them that help is on the way.

2. Put on gloves (if available).

   • This protects both you and the injured person.

3. Apply pressure to the wound.

   • Use a clean cloth, bandage, or your hands to apply firm pressure directly on the wound.

   • Do not remove the cloth once it’s in place. If it becomes soaked, add more cloth and keep applying pressure.

4. Raise the injured part (if possible).

   • If it’s a leg or arm, try to raise it above the level of the heart. This helps slow the bleeding.

5. If the bleeding doesn't stop, apply more pressure.

   • Continue applying direct pressure until emergency medical help arrives.

6. Use a tourniquet (in severe cases).

   • If the bleeding is life-threatening and cannot be controlled with direct pressure, use a tourniquet above the wound to stop the blood flow.

   • Only use a tourniquet if you are trained, or in extreme cases.

❗ Important notes:

• Don’t remove the object if it’s embedded in the wound. Instead, apply pressure around it to control the bleeding.

• Keep the person warm to prevent shock. Cover them with a blanket.

• Call for emergency help as soon as possible, even if you think the bleeding is under control.

🧠 Easy to remember:

1. Press on the wound.

2. Elevate the injured part (if possible).

3. Apply more pressure if needed.