No, additional bandages should not be placed on top of the older bandages for a severely bleeding wound. Instead, the following steps should be taken:
1. Apply direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth or bandage.
2. Elevate the injured area above the level of the heart, if possible.
3. If bleeding continues, apply additional pressure to the wound using a clean cloth or bandage. Do not remove the initial cloth or bandage.
4. If bleeding does not stop, consider using a tourniquet if you have been trained to do so. A tourniquet should only be used as a last resort and should be applied above the wound, between the wound and the heart.
5. Seek medical attention immediately.
It's important to note that the initial cloth or bandage should not be removed, as this can disrupt the formation of a blood clot and increase bleeding. Instead, additional pressure should be applied on top of the existing cloth or bandage.