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What is the best way to stop bleeding?
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Firm pressure.: Simply applying firm pressure to the site of bleeding will almost always cause it to stop. Direct pressure slows the flow of blood and allows time for clot formation.
Answered 11/23/2018
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Direct pressure: to the site of bleeding.
Answered 11/23/2018
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