Women's Royal Voluntary Service. n a British auxiliary service organized in 1938 as the Women's Voluntary Service for work in air raids and civil defence: active throughout World War II and since 1945 in providing support services for those in need: became the Women's Royal Voluntary Service in 1966, (Abbrev.) WRVS.
Clean the wound. Using a syringe or other field expedient device, irrigate the wound with clean water in order to remove debris. Antiseptic can also be applied to lessen the likelihood of infection. Apply a pressure bandage directly over the wound (with guaze, and preferably a hemostatic agent, packed into the wound).
To clean the wound: 1  Rinse the wound with clear water. Running tap water can be used. 2  Remove any foreign material in the wound (such as dirt, gravel or glass) by using tweezers if necessary. 3  Ideally, clean the wound with a sterile gauze.  Avoid using cotton 1  wool. If the bleeding restarts, apply firm pressure.