During daily life, a number of medical emergencies may occur that require immediate transfer to the hospital for treatment.

In the Kingdom of Bahrain, ambulance services are ready to respond 24 hours a day by calling the emergency number 999.

Ambulance teams handle cases that may develop serious complications if not treated promptly — which could even lead to death.

In non-emergency cases, the injured person can visit a doctor or go to the hospital using private transportation.

In situations that require immediate first aid, the following steps can be taken:

Bleeding

Bleeding is the loss of blood from the blood vessels.

How to Stop Minor Bleeding:

• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Apply direct pressure to the wound using your hands after wearing gloves.
  
  
  
  
  
• Use a sterile dressing (gauze) and press firmly on the wound.
  
  
  
  
•  The bleeding should stop after a short period of time.
• If the bleeding does not stop, place another dressing without removing the first one.
  
  
  
  
  
  
•  Wrap a bandage around the wound using an appropriate size, ensuring that two fingers can pass between the bandage and the skin.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
•  If bleeding continues, call for an ambulance and apply a tourniquet.
  
  

How to Stop Severe Bleeding:

• • Call emergency services at 999.
  • Expose the wound by cutting or removing clothing.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  • If there is severe bleeding from a limb, apply a tourniquet immediately, or if direct pressure fails to control the bleeding.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
  • Use the tourniquet according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Do not forget to record the time when the tourniquet is applied.