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FAQ’s for Emergency Bleed Control Situations

Serious injury can lead to life-threatening blood loss within minutes.  Being prepared to provide lifesaving care when the unexpected happens requires more than a first aid kit.  Here are some frequently asked questions about emergency bleed control situations that may help save a life. Remember the ABC’s of bleeding control when you arrive on the scene:
A. Alert Call 9-1-1 or tell someone to call 9-1-1.
B. Bleeding Find the bleeding injury
C. Compress Apply pressure to stop the bleeding