Bleeding & Wounds

Control bleeding, wound care

Always Use PPE

Wear gloves before touching blood. Protect yourself from bloodborne diseases.

Controlling Bleeding
1

Put on Gloves

Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect yourself

2

Apply Direct Pressure

Press firmly with clean gauze or cloth directly on the wound

3

Maintain Pressure

Continue holding pressure until bleeding stops (at least 15 minutes)

4

Add More Gauze if Needed

If blood soaks through, add more gauze on top - do NOT remove original

5

Bandage When Controlled

Secure the dressing with a bandage once bleeding stops

Tips:

  • Keep the injured area elevated above the heart if possible
  • Have the person lie down to prevent fainting
  • Call emergency services for severe or uncontrolled bleeding
Tourniquet Use
Wound Care
Nosebleeds
Impaled Objects
Amputations
Eye Injuries

App Permissions

To help you in an emergency, this app needs a couple of permissions. Here's exactly what's used and why:

Location

Used only when you activate the emergency location feature. Coordinates stay on your device and are never stored. Tap "Open Map" to send them to Google Maps so you can identify nearby streets or landmarks for the dispatcher.

Phone / Call

Emergency call buttons open your phone's dialler directly so you can reach services with one tap. No calls are made automatically.