What should you do if extremity elevation and direct pressure dont control the bleeding?
If extremity elevation and direct pressure doesn't control the bleeding, you should:
* Call 911 or the emergency medical number for your country immediately.
* Continue applying pressure to the wound while waiting for professional medical help to arrive.
* If needed, improvise a tourniquet by using a clean piece of cloth or clothing, wrapped tightly around the limb about 2 inches above the bleeding point. Do not loosen the tourniquet until professional medical help arrives.
* Remain calm and reassure the victim.
* Do not give the victim anything to eat or drink.
Remember that elevating the bleeding extremity above the level of the heart is the first and most important step to controlling bleeding, and that applying direct pressure to the wound is the most effective way to stop the bleeding. If these measures are not effective, seek immediate professional medical help.
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