1. Controlling External Bleeding

2. Step 1 Direct Pressure Place sterile dressing or clean
Cloth over wound
Press firmly against wound with your hand

3. Step 2
Elevation
Must be higher than heart

4. Step 3
Pressure Bandage
Using a roller bandage, cover dressing completely, using overlapping turns
Tie or tape bandage in place
If blood soaks through, place additional dressing and bandage over the wound

5. Step 4
Call 911
This is done if the bleeding doesn't stop with the combination
of all of the previous steps

6. Step 5 Pressure Point Maintain direct pressure and elevation
Locate artery
Apply pressure to artery by squeezing artery against underlying bone