Scientific American Supplement, No. 299, September 24, 1881

by Various

BLEEDING FROM THE THIGH (ART. FEMORALIS).

It needs no other explanation, as Fig. 3 shows the mode of stopping the hemorrhage from that region temporarily.

Bleeding from the front part of the leg (Art. Tibialis Ant.), same as Fig. 3.

FIG. 3.

Bleeding from the posterior part of the leg (Art. Tibiailis Post, et Peronea) same as above, with the addition of a tampon or compress under the knee joint, or like Fig. 4.