An esmark compression bandage is used prior to turning the tourniquet on before surgery. Once it used to expel venous blood from a limb (exsanguinate) that has had its arterial supply cut off by a tourniquet, it is removed so the extremity can be prepped.
Provides consistent compression to extremities for exsanguination prior to surgery Delivers 400% elongation for maximum compression Made of a poly-isopropolene compound with low powder content Individually wrapped and sterile For use in surgical procedures, especially joint replacement