A pressure bandage (100) for applying pressure to a target site comprising
(i) a backing layer (102) with a coating of a pressure-sensitive adhesive
on a first major surface of the backing layer, and (ii) a snap-bucklable
member (104) coupled to the backing layer an capable of snap-buckling
from a concave to a convex configuration after the bandage has been
adhesively applied over the target site so as to apply continuous
pressure to the target site so long as the bandage is worn. The pressure
bandage may be positioned over a bleeding target site to apply pressure
to the target site and reduce bleeding.