Pressure Points to Stop Bleeding

You can slow bleeding by applying pressure using your fingers on the bleeding end of the vein or artery. Maintain the pressure until the bleeding stops or slows down enough to apply a pressure bandage. If bleeding continues and all other measures have failed (dressing and covering wound, applying direct manual pressure, elevating limb above heart level, and applying pressure dressing maintaining limb elevation), then use a tourniquet.

Pressure point control is not as effective for controlling bleeding as direct pressure exerted on the wound. It is rare when a single major compressible artery supplies a damaged vessel

If you cannot remember the exact location of the pressure points, follow this rule: apply pressure at the end of the joint, just above the injured area. On hands, feet, and head, this will be the wrist, ankle, and neck, respectively.