When blood is spurting, pooling, or is enough to fill half a can of soda, you need to act fast. These are all signs of life-threatening bleeding, which means you should: - Call 911. - Use a tourniquet if available, the wound is on a limb, and you are trained to use one. - Otherwise, place a sterile dressing directly on the wound. - Apply hard, direct pressure, making sure there's a hard surface under the injured area. - Make sure the pressure being applied is at least as much as a blood pressure cuff. Be confident and have the skills to act during an emergency like life-threatening bleeding. This Stop The Bleed Day, take a first aid class with us. #StopTheBleed #EMSWeek #FirstAidTips #LifesavingTips