How should bleeding be controlled initially on a trauma patient?

How should bleeding be controlled initially on a trauma patient?

• A. Direct pressure to the wound, elevate the extremity if possible, and apply a tourniquet only after direct pressure fails or for life-threatening hemorrhage.
• B. Apply a tourniquet first before direct pressure.
• C. Immediately apply cold packs without pressure.
• D. Ignore bleeding and focus on airway.

Answer: (A)