. Modern surgery, general and operative. -, padded. should be from within outw^ard (Fig. 254); in the lower part, from before back-ward (Fig. 255). The abdominal aorta can be compressed by Macewensmethod (q. v.). The common iliac can be compressed through the rectum bymeans of a round piece of w^ood known as Davys lever. The femoral arterycan be compressed just below Pouparts ligament against the psoas muscleand head of the femur (Fig. 256). The pressure should be directly backw^ the middle third of the thigh digital compression is unsatisfactory, and atourniquet should always be used or


. Modern surgery, general and operative. -, padded. should be from within outw^ard (Fig. 254); in the lower part, from before back-ward (Fig. 255). The abdominal aorta can be compressed by Macewensmethod (q. v.). The common iliac can be compressed through the rectum bymeans of a round piece of w^ood known as Davys lever. The femoral arterycan be compressed just below Pouparts ligament against the psoas muscleand head of the femur (Fig. 256). The pressure should be directly backw^ the middle third of the thigh digital compression is unsatisfactory, and atourniquet should always be used or an Esmarch band be


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