Wound

Damage to the skin coating.

Wash with water or saline

Apply a protective dressing

Types/causes: 
Abrasions, cut wound, stab wound, puncture wound, lacerated wound, bite wound, gunshot wound, wound with foreign body, burn/frostbite

Hemorrhage

Massive, uncontrolled blood flow from a damaged artery or vein.

Evaluate safety

Check consciousness

If you can, wear gloves

Apply direct pressure to the wound

Make a bandage

Call 112

Remember:

  • To stop hemorrhage must not be used: cotton wool, lignin, paper.
  • If direct pressure and a bandage are insufficient, consider applying a tourniquet.
  • Do not loosen the tourniquet once applied.