Acute bleeding

Important points to observe:

1. Obvious bleeding on arms or legs
2. Growing bloodstains under the clothing
3. Different intensities of bleeding (WARNING: Spurting bleeding is usually arterial and leads to rapid and heavy blood loss!)
4. Accompanying symptoms of bleeding: Dizziness, weakness, lightheadedness, anxiety, trembling, rapid breathing

Call 112 for heavily bleeding wounds

1. Stay calm and think of your own safety (wear gloves!)
2. To stop the bleeding:
3. Raise the affected arm or leg
4. Apply a pressure bandage, ideally with sterile compresses and/or cloths
5. If the bleeding does not stop despite a pressure bandage and manual pressure on the wound, tie off the extremity until emergency services arrive
6. Take further measures:
7. Ensure fresh air, lay the child down, calm them, keep them warm by covering, and do not offer food or drinks