The article was written by MSc. Dr. Le Thi Thanh Huong - Emergency Resuscitation Doctor, Emergency Resuscitation Department - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.

For severe bleeding wounds on the arms or legs that cannot be stopped by direct pressure, a tourniquet must be applied.

Bleeding can occur outside the body, or it can occur inside the body (also known as internal bleeding). Bleeding can quickly become life-threatening if not controlled.