If the blood comes from a wound in jets or spirts be quick or the person may bleed to death in a few minutes, because the artery is severed. Tie a handkerchief loosely around near the part between the wound and the heart. Put a stick between the handkerchief and the skin, and twist it around, tightening the handkerchief until the blood ceases to flow, and keep in that position until the physician arrives. If in a position where the handkerchief cannot be used press the thumb on a spot near the wound, between the wound and heart; increase the pressure until the bleeding ceases, but do not lessen the pressure for an instant, until the physician arrives.