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Apply direct pressure to the wound with a dressing or clean cloth.
Apply direct, continuous pressure to the wound with a dressing or clean cloth, using gloves if available. If the dressing becomes soaked, add another on top without removing the first and maintain pressure. For significant bleeding, call emergency services and follow their instructions; a hand or fist cannot be guaranteed to stop every bleed.
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Apply direct pressure to the wound with a dressing or clean cloth.
Repeatedly remove soaked dressings and leave the wound without pressure.
Lower the bleeding area as the only action, without pressure or requesting help.
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