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Practice lab Bleeding pressure timer

Interactive practice

Bleeding pressure timer

Use a steady timer while maintaining firm direct pressure on a serious bleed.

Real emergency? Call Triple Zero (000) first.

Interactive practice

Bleeding pressure timer

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Start the timer only after pressure is applied. Keep pressure on and follow 000 instructions.

Quick reference: Apply firm direct pressure and call 000 for heavy or uncontrolled bleeding.

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Apply firm direct pressure and call 000 for heavy or uncontrolled bleeding.

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References and update notesAustralian first-aid guidance - August 2026

Independent practice activity. It does not replace emergency services or call-taker instructions.