An instrument for arresting hemorrhage. It consists essentially of a pad or compress upon which pressure is made by a band which is tightened by a screw or other means.
an instrument used to prevent the flow of blood to or from a distal area by its application around a limb. It could be as simple as a wide elasticized band used to slow systemic absorption of toxin following insect sting to an extremity.
a device placed tightly around an arm or leg in order to stop blood flow; can be used to locate veins in order to take a blood sample or to control blood flow during some operations
bandage that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure
a bandage for stopping the flow of blood through an artery
a constricting band placed around an arm or leg to control bleeding
a dangerous way to stop bleeding and is no longer an acceptable first-aid technique unless severe bleeding cannot be stopped any other way
a device used to stop bleeding, usually by choking off an artery so the blood can't flow out
an inflateable wrap, which goes around the top of the thigh and gets pumped up to stop the blood flowing to the limb
a tightly tied bandage, wrapped around a body part to stop severe bleeding
a wide band of cloth or other material tightly placed just above the wound to stop all flow of blood
a device that is twisted around an extremity to stop severe bleeding. Usually consists of a band of flat material. Used only when all other measures fail.
A device to stop the flow of blood through an artery, usually by compressing a limb with a cord or tight bandage.
a tight elastic band used during a blood draw that serves to apply pressure and restrict blood flow in order that the sterile needle can collect a sample of blood from a vein.
A device that is tightened over an extremity to stop bleeding.
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