TITLE

pressure point

PUB. DATE

January 2005

SOURCE

Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary;2005, p1770

SOURCE TYPE

Book

DOC. TYPE

Reference Entry

ABSTRACT

A definition of the term "pressure point" is presented. It refers to a cutaneous area that can be used for exerting pressure to control bleeding as in hemorrhage. To control hemorrhage, pressure will be given above the bleeding point.

ACCESSION #

21242095

 

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