Figure 1.

Placement of the vial compression. (a) After completion of the procedure, the surroundings of the access site are cleaned. (b) A sterile gauze is placed above the access site, with the sheath still in place. (c) The reused vial wrapped in sterile gauze is placed above the access site, with its longer axis parallel to the radial artery. (d) The sheath is then removed, (e) while applying sufficient pressure to prevent bleeding. (f,g) An elastic bandage is then wound six times around the vial, (h) after which it is cut above the access site. (i) After the loose end of the elastic bandage is secured, the compression is functional.