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Apply firm direct pressure to the wound with clean material.
Apply firm direct pressure to the wound with a dressing or clean material, protecting yourself from blood contact, and follow 112. Do not compress the neck or replace direct pressure with searching for remote arterial pressure points. For life-threatening limb bleeding not controlled by direct pressure, use a suitable tourniquet according to your training and emergency instructions; do not loosen it yourself.
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Compress the neck to reduce blood flow to the arm.
Apply firm direct pressure to the wound with clean material.
Wait without acting despite severe bleeding.
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