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6 Main Pressure Points Used for Emergency Medical Purposes

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Eugene Elliott

The ability to promptly control bleeding is a critical skill that may determine whether someone loses a limb or potentially his life.

Eugene Elliott is a critical-care paramedic and senior emergency management/public health/environmental analyst. With experience in public safety, public health and incident response, Elliott has been an educator and writer for more than 10 years, affiliated with the American Public Health Association, Virginia Public Health Association and the National Emergency Management Association. He holds degrees in biology, public health/administration and emergency management.