Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Beat the Bleed: How to Stop Bleeding and Save a Life
If someone is bleeding heavily, it's vital to act fast.
Ensure the area is safe.
Call 108 in India for help.
Put firm pressure on the wound with a clean cloth for 5-10 minutes.
If the bleeding is in a limb and pressure doesn't stop it, use a tourniquet above the wound.
For deep wounds, pack them with a clean cloth.
These steps can save lives before the ambulance arrives!
Uncontrolled bleeding is a major cause of preventable deaths.
Ensure your safety before helping the injured.
Call emergency services immediately for help (dial 108 in India).
Apply direct pressure to the wound.
Use a tourniquet or pack the wound if direct pressure doesn't work.
- Who
- Anyone can act in the first 60 seconds after an injury.
- What
- Controlling bleeding from injuries.
- When
- The first 60 seconds after an injury are critical.
- Where
- Can happen anywhere: home, road, workplace.
- Why
- Uncontrolled bleeding is a leading cause of preventable death.
Current Measures
Proposed Measures
Public Awareness
Current Measures
Limited public awareness of bleeding control techniques.
Proposed Measures
Increase public awareness through programs like "Stop the Bleed".
- Key Action
- Apply direct pressure within 60 seconds
- Importance
- Preventing death from uncontrolled bleeding
- Emergency Number in India
- 108
- Techniques
- Direct pressure, tourniquet, wound packing
- Tourniquet Placement
- 2-3 inches above the wound
- India's Road Accident Deaths (Annual)
- Over 1.5 lakh