How to Stop Bleeding from an Immediate Injury | In Case of Emergency | Mass General Brigham

How do you stop bleeding from an immediate injury? Regan Marsh, MD, Emergency Medicine Physician at Mass General Brigham, discusses steps to take, including cleaning and dressing wounds, and getting help for more serious injuries. Apply steady, direct pressure to the bleeding site with a clean cloth, and call the emergency number if the bleeding is severe, spurting, doesn’t stop after 10 minutes of direct pressure. Only use a tourniquet on severe wounds if you’ve been trained how to use one correctly, and only use commercially available types found in first aid kits. By following these steps, you can stabilize the injury while you wait for medical help.

This information in this video is provided solely for informational and educational purposes and should not be used in place of professional medical advice, diagnosis and treatment from your physician or another qualified health provider that may be available to you.

0:00 - Intro
0:19 - Make sure the scene is safe
0:30 - When to call 911
0:40 - How to stop bleeding
1:22 - After the bleeding stops

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How to Stop Bleeding from an Immediate Injury | In Case of Emergency | Mass General Brigham