Pressure Bandage: How and When to Apply & Precautions
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A pressure bandage may be used to help control bleeding and allow the blood to clot. It's important for a pressure bandage to not be too tight. You don't want it to halt blood flow from the arteries. Learn more about how and when to apply.
A pressure bandage may be used to help control bleeding and allow the blood to clot. It's important for a pressure bandage to not be too tight. You don't want it to halt blood flow from the arteries. Learn more about how and when to apply.
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Pressure Bandage: How and When to Apply & Precautions