You are in Self-Care . If the child is not having difficulty breathing, the severe bleeding is the next most urgent emergency to deal with.
Blood loss can quickly put a child into a life-threatening condition called shock.
Apply direct pressure. Elevate the site of bleeding, if possible, to reduce blood flow. For the arm, apply pressure to upper arm. For a leg wound, apply pressure to the groin. Do not apply a tourniquet above the wound, except as a last resort.