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Massive Hemorrhage Control
Immediate response protocol to stop severe arterial bleeding before help arrives.
Critical alert
CRITICAL: Massive hemorrhage can be fatal in under 3 minutes. Act immediately.
1
Direct Pressure
Apply strong, continuous manual pressure directly on the wound with a clean cloth or gauze.
2
Tourniquet Application
If pressure fails on a limb, place the tourniquet 5–7 cm above the wound (never over a joint). Turn the windlass until bleeding stops and lock it in place.
Required gear
3
Time Log
Record the exact application time on the tourniquet (T). Do not loosen it under any circumstances — let medical personnel remove it.
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