What is the most effective way to stop an arterial bleed when there is no object still in the wound? A
Tie a tourniquet at least 5 inches above the laceration in order to ensure control of bleeding
B
Raise the limb above the heart and walk the victim to the car
C
Use pressure points above and below the injury
D
Apply direct pressure on the laceration with a gloved hand or clean/sterile dressing