Elevate wounded part, tie cloth tightly around limb between wound and body, or use a tourniquet,[N] loosening it in one hour. If not loosened, there is danger of gangrene.
If blood is dark, and comes in slow flow (venous)—
Tie a cloth around between end of limb and wound. Or use a tourniquet, loosening it in one hour.
Using a Tourniquet
In either case, bandage a clean gauze compress against wound. If unable to use these methods because of too rapid bleeding, press fingers into wound, but have another person tie as described. Do not use finger pressure if possible to avoid, for the wound should be kept clean.
Any of the following tend to stop bleeding:
- Ice or ice water.
- Very hot water.
- Vinegar, 1 tbsp. to 4 tbsp. water.
- Salt, 1 tsp. to 4 tbsp. water.
Wet a compress (several thicknesses of gauze) in any of these and bandage on wound.
For hemorrhage of lungs, place ice-bag on chest.