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What are the imediate risks and first steps for this situation:

While chasing another student on the trail, a boy fell and cut himself on the jagged rock. The cut is deep and bleeding won't stop.

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apply pressure with a clean cloth or towel to slow bleeding down evaluate
if it's deep enough for stitches. You can usually tell if a bandaid won't hold the skin together
If it's deep enough for stitches head to the Dr. or emergency room
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