You never know where you'll be when facing a medical emergency. You could be in the middle of the wilderness or even facing the aftermath of an unexpected crisis. In both situations, you most likely would not have access to proper medical attention (at least not in the time frame you would need it).

As a result, it's important to learn how to handle common injuries like cuts that result in bleeding. You must know how to use what's around you in order to stop the bleeding. In an emergency situation, you won't be thinking clearly so understanding what can be used to heal the wound and coagulate the blood ahead of time is crucial. Luckily, there are common items you can use to stop bleeding quickly.

Keep reading to learn what these common items are as well as what you should do when you have a bleeding wound!

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