After the field dressing, manual pressure, and elevation (if appropriate) havebeen applied, check the dressing to see if the bleeding has been controlled.

a. If the dressing is saturated with blood and fresh (red) blood is seeping out of the dressing, the bleeding has not been adequately controlled. If the bleeding is not controlled by this point consideration of a tourniquet or hemostatic dressing is necessary to prevent further bleeding.

b. If the bleeding has been controlled, continue your evaluation.

(1) If the dressing is saturated with blood, additional dressing material may be applied on top of the field dressing and secured with bandages (muslin bandage, roller bandage, or torn strips of material). Do not remove the field dressing or disturb any clots that have formed.

(2) Monitor the casualty. If bleeding begins again, evaluate the bleeding and apply a pressure dressing if needed.