Asked by rebkekah

What is the purpose of pressure bandages when a person is bleeding?


To reduce air getting to the wound


To clean the wound


To stop or control the bleeding


To sterilize the wound

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
To stop or control the bleeding.

A pressure bandage applies firm, sustained pressure to compress blood vessels and promote clotting, helping to reduce blood loss. It is not primarily for cleaning, sterilizing, or preventing air entering a wound.