Simple ways to stop bleeding fast

These are the basic things you need to do to stop bleeding

Call 912 if the: 

• Bleeding is severe
• You suspect internal bleeding
• There is an abdominal or chest wound
• Bleeding can't be stopped after 10 minutes of firm and steady pressure
• Blood spurts out of wound

Stop Bleeding

• Apply direct pressure on the cut or wound with a clean cloth, tissue, or piece of gauze until bleeding stops.
• If blood soaks through the material, don’t remove it. Put more cloth or gauze on top of it and continue to apply pressure.
• If the wound is on the arm or leg, raise limb above the heart, if possible, to help slow bleeding.

• Wash your hands again after giving first aid  and before cleaning and dressing the wound.
• Do not apply a tourniquet unless the bleeding is severe and not stopped with direct pressure.