Emergency Bandage Bleeding: What to Do (First Aid Guide)
If bandage becomes soaked with fresh (bright red) blood
- Keep pressure off bandage - don't remove it; this could dislodge clot and cause worse bleeding
- Apply additional thick (fluffy) pressure dressing on top with more elevation; try to stop and control the bleeding
- Call for Emergency Medical Support immediately
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