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Applying Direct Pressure
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Applying Direct Pressure
Wear disposable gloves if available.
Place a thick, clean compress (consisting of gauze or soft clean cloth) directly over the wound. The compress will absorb blood and help the clotting process.
Apply pressure to the victim's wound by placing your palm directly over the compress and pressing firmly.
If blood soaks through, do not remove the compress. Instead, add more cloth pads over it as needed. Removing the compress may reopen the wound and result in further bleeding.
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