Do not remove blood soaked bandages. If blood soaks through, apply additional bandages. If bleeding still does not stop, apply pressure to the pressure point. When vital organs such as the brain, heart and lungs do not receive oxygen-rich blood, they do not function properly. This results in shock.
Shock is life threatening.
Check victim and what happened. Check victim to see if they are wearing a medical alert tag. DO NOT give the victim anything by mouth. Check the ABC's. Try to maintain body temperature.