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Pressure Methods Control External Bleeding Commonly Include Direct

Front What are the methods available to control external bleeding?
Back The most commonly used method to do this include:
1) Direct, even pressure and elevation
2) Pressure dressings and/or splints
and
3) Tourniquiets

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