Understanding Bleeding and First Aid

Scarlet

Dark Red

Direct pressure with a clean cloth

Ice on the wound

Raising the limb

Breathing through the mouth

Put a cold compress on the nose

Apply direct pressure

Raise the head

Use ice on the nose

Arterial, Venous, Capillary

Internal, External, Minor

Acute, Chronic, Severe

Visible, Invisible, Minor

Hereditary disorders like hemophilia

Drinking too much water

Eating spicy food

Taking vitamin C

Tilting the head backward

Breathing only through the nose

Lying down flat on the back

Pinching the soft part of the nose for 10 minutes

Washing the wound with hot water

Identifying the injured blood vessel

Applying ice directly on the wound

Massaging the affected area