Bandages

One-time use bandages are used to patch up those nasty wounds. Use this when the life gauge turns a ghastly orange. That indicates your character is bleeding. If you don't treat the wound, his health will wane, leading to potential death. The droplets of blood leave behind a trail the enemy can follow. That will totally blow your cover. Of course, a Bandage should only be used as a last resort. After using a bandage, the blood loss immediately stops at whatever life that still remains--unlike allowing your character to recuperate and clean up the wound himself.