Direct pressure: All external bleeding is best controlled with direct pressure (regardless of the presence of coumadin). With the exception of bleeding related to an injury of a large artery, almost all other bleeding will stop with the simple application of firm, direct pressure held to the site of bleeding for 5-10 minutes.
Answered 4/28/2018
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Local pressure: Apply local pressure - there are cotton wraps called webril keep them at home they cost $2 at drug stores or job lot. Wrap with them once or twice and apply ace wrap not very tight for few hours this should stop the bleed - if this is fingers hold pressure.
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Hold pressure: Hold steady pressure, don't keep checking on it; at least 10 min.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Use pressure: Should stop with pressure but check your levels to make sure not to high.
Answered 12/24/2012
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