What is the most effective way to stop an arterial bleed when there is no object still in the wound? A

Tie a tourniquet at least 5 inches above the laceration in order to ensure control of bleeding

B

Raise the limb above the heart and walk the victim to the car

C

Use pressure points above and below the injury

D

Apply direct pressure on the laceration with a gloved hand or clean/sterile dressing