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What is the best way to keep a baby bleeding from a heel stick?

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Pressure: Hold a little pressure with a gauze pad immediately after the stick for 2 minutes.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Pressure: You might try putting a little pressure over the area, but do not wrap something tight around the foot to stop bleeding as it might cut off circulation altogether. Just take a cool washcloth and place against with a little pressure and this should stop bleeding in a few minutes...If not, go to er.

Answered 6/10/2017

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