Severe bleeding: First aid
If possible, before you try to stop severe bleeding,
•Wash your hands to avoid infection and put on synthetic gloves.
•Don't reposition displaced organs. If the wound is abdominal and organs have been displaced,
• Don't try to push them back into place.
•Cover the wound with a dressing.
For other cases of severe bleeding, follow these steps:
Have the injured person lie down. If possible, position the person's head slightly lower than the trunk or elevate the legs. This position reduces the risk of fainting by increasing blood flow to the brain. If possible, elevate the site of bleeding.