1. Minor wounds or scrapes usually stop bleeding quickly on their own.
   
2. Wounds on the head, face  or mouth may bleed longer because these areas are rich in blood vessels.
   
3. If a wound continues to bleed, you should apply firm yet gentle pressure to the wound with a clean cloth, tissue or bandage. Using a finger or hand, pressure should be continuously placed on the injury for 20 to 30 minutes.
   
4. Avoid lifting the cloth or bandage during this time to check if the bleeding has stopped. Doing so can damage the blood clot that is forming in the wound and cause the bleeding to begin again.
   
5. Raise the injury above the level of the heart to help control bleeding. A person with a wound on the arm or leg, for example, should raise the limb.
6. If blood soaks through the cloth or bandage, additional cloth or bandages should be placed over the existing material and more pressure should be applied.
7. If the bleeding does not stop in 10 minutes, seek medical care immediately.

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