Safety, Fire & Survival · First Aid — Severe Bleeding
The first and most effective measure to control severe external bleeding from a limb is:
- AGive the casualty a hot drink
- BImmediately apply a tourniquet as the first step in all cases
- CPour cold water over the wound
- DDirect firm pressure on the wound with a dressing, elevating the limb if practicable✓ Correct
Explanation
Direct pressure with a clean dressing controls most external bleeding; elevation can help. A tourniquet is reserved for catastrophic limb hemorrhage that direct pressure cannot control, because of the risks to the limb — though modern guidance applies it promptly for life-threatening arterial bleeds.
Authority: Ship Captain's Medical Guide; first-aid guidance
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