1. Determine cause of injury.
2. Call 911.
3. Wear gloves. Use Standard Precautions (see Standard Precautions).
4. Control bleeding by covering with gauze dressing (preferably sterile) and applying direct pressure.
5. If necessary, apply more dressings. Do not remove original dressing.
6. Do not move individual unnecessarily.
7. In case of amputation, see Amputation.
8. If no fracture is suspected, elevate the extremity above the level of the heart to help stop bleeding.
9. Determine individual's tetanus immunization status from school record.
10. Call parent.