02/11/2026
When someone has severe bleeding, acting quickly matters.
🩹 Apply firm, direct and continuous pressure to the wound using your hands or a dressing. If available, wear gloves.
If an object is embedded in the wound, do not remove it. Apply pressure around the object and place dressings around it.
📞 Call Triple Zero (000) for an ambulance when the bleeding is severe or life-threatening.
Continue applying pressure and monitor the person's condition until help arrives.
For life-threatening bleeding, controlling the bleeding can take priority over airway and breathing interventions.
Remember: First Aid training helps you practise these skills before you're faced with a real emergency.
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