HEMORRHAGE Flashcards
temporal artery
located on the side of the head above the ear; compression between the fingers and the facial bones can decrease bleeding in the forehead and scalp
facial artery
pressure on the facial artery against the jawbone can control bleeding in the facial area
carotid artery
compression of the carotid artery against the neck muscles is used only for severe bleeding in the head. Care must be taken to not compress both carotid arteries. Never use a pressure dressing around the neck
subclavian artery
downward pressure between the fingers and the collarbone can decrease bleeding in the arm and shoulder
brachial artery
compression of the artery against the humerus can control bleeding in the arm and hand
radial artery
compression against the radius can control bleeding in the hand
femoral artery
compression against the pelvic bone can control bleeding in the leg