If the person is unconscious, not breathing normally, bleeding heavily, or rapidly getting worse, call 102 now and go to the nearest emergency hospital.
Call now if: Bleeding that will not stop, spurting blood, or signs of shock (pale, cold, fast pulse).
Call 102 nowGeneral health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Call 102 first in an emergency. Press firmly on the wound with a clean cloth and keep pressing. Raise the injured part if possible.
Answer a few questions for guidance on how urgently to seek care. This is triage, not a diagnosis.
Quick assessmentPress firmly on the wound with a clean cloth and keep pressing. Raise the injured part if possible. Add more cloth on top if blood soaks through. Call 102 for heavy bleeding.
Do not remove embedded objects; press around them.
What should I do for bleeding first aid?
Press firmly on the wound with a clean cloth and keep pressing. Raise the injured part if possible. Add more cloth on top if blood soaks through. Call 102 for heavy bleeding.
What should I not do for bleeding first aid?
Do not remove embedded objects; press around them.
When should I call 102 for bleeding first aid?
Bleeding that will not stop, spurting blood, or signs of shock (pale, cold, fast pulse).
SI summary (own words); CDC, MedlinePlus first aid, Nepal Red Cross as references