- Ensure scene safety and don protective gloves.
- Identify the source of life-threatening bleeding and expose the wound.
- For severe limb bleeding, apply the Windlass Tourniquet high on the limb and tighten until bleeding stops. Record the time.
- For penetrating chest wounds, apply a chest seal directly over the injury.
- For bleeding in areas where a tourniquet cannot be used, apply hemostatic granules and pack the wound, followed by firm, direct pressure.
- After controlling all hemorrhage, cover the casualty with the aluminized blanket to prevent hypothermia and await EMS arrival.
