-Apply direct, firm pressure with a bulky dressing and the heel of your gloved hand for 10 to 20 minutes.
-Tie a wide, flat wrap around the wound to keep pressure. Knot it directly over the dressing.
-If possible, elevate the wound above heart level.
-Apply pressure to the nearest supply artery; the upper arm(brachial), leg(femoral), or knee(popliteal).
-Promote clotting: Keep the victim still and leave wound contacting padding in place.
-Last resort: Tighten a wide-bandage tourniquet above the wound. Loosen hourly to check for clotting and limit application to six hours.
-Backpacker magaazine, September 2011, Page 37
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