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bleeding severity

with severe bleeding, any of these may be true:

  • blood is pumping from the wound.
  • the bleeding does not stop or slow down with pressure.
  • blood is quickly soaking through bandage after bandage.

with moderate bleeding, any of these may be true:

  • the bleeding slows or stops with pressure but starts again if you remove the pressure.
  • the blood may soak through a few bandages, but it is not fast or out of control.

with mild bleeding, any of these may be true:

  • the bleeding stops on its own or with pressure.
  • the bleeding stops or slows to an ooze or trickle after 15 minutes of pressure. it may ooze or trickle for up to 45 minutes.

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