A soft hemostasis pad of elastomeric material having a hardness of no more
than about 50 Shore 00 and an upper surface of raised profile, such as a
dome. The pad may be connected by a hinge with another, generally
flat-bottom pad of similar elastomeric material and hardness of no more
than about 50 Shore 00. The pad may rest on the skin and be penetrated by
a needle or other cannula. The pad with the raised profile may then be
placed over on top of the needle, for improved hemostasis and sealing
when the cannula is removed and before, facilitated by the application of
gentle pressure, such as by tape that holds the pads in place.