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Press firmly on the bleeding wound.
In the event of a bleed in a leg, the first thing to do is to press directly on the wound, placing a gauze or a clean garment on top. If necessary, another gauze or garment should be placed on top if the first one is not sufficient.
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Apply a tourniquet.
Raise the limb and press on the course of the artery, above the wound.
Press firmly on the bleeding wound.
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