Bleeding
If you notice someone bleeding profusely, the injury could be life-threatening. But how do you know if an injury is life-threatening? A good rule of thumb is that the pool of blood near the injured person should be the size of a plate or the equivalent of half a can of soda.
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Call 112 or ask someone else to do it for you.
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Find the bleeding.
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Put pressure on the wound with straight arms.
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Hold a bandage or cloth between them. The pressure will reduce or stop the bleeding.
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If you get tired or need help, ask someone to squeeze your hands.
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Keep squeezing until the paramedic tells you to let go.