pressure point

pressure point
pressure point n
1) a region of the body in which the distribution of soft and skeletal parts is such that a static position (as of a part in a cast or of a bedridden person) tends to cause circulatory deficiency and necrosis due to local compression of blood vessels compare BEDSORE
2) a discrete point on the body to which pressure is applied (as in acupressure or reflexology) for therapeutic purposes
3) a point where a blood vessel runs near a bone and can be compressed (as to check bleeding) by the application of pressure against the bone

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a point at which an artery lies over a bone on which it may be compressed by finger pressure, to arrest haemorrhage beyond. For example, the femoral artery may be compressed against the pelvic bone in the groin.

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1. a point that is particularly sensitive to pressure. 2. one of various locations on the body at which digital pressure may be applied for the control of hemorrhage.

Various pressure points used to control hemorrhage.


Medical dictionary. 2011.

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