Question

If severe bleeding from an arm or leg cannot be controlled with direct pressure, bleeding should be controlled by using:

Answer 1

If severe bleeding from an arm or leg cannot be controlled with direct pressure, bleeding should be controlled by using

a tourniquet

by using the tourniquet, pressure is being applied to the skin and underlying tissues, this pressure is transferred to the vessel wall causing a temporary occlusion.

(the Tourniquet is a tool)