Indirect pressure can also be used as a temporary measure to effectively control bleeding until a tourniquet or pressure bandage can be applied. It involves applying pressure to the appropriate pressure point to compress the artery proximal to the site of bleeding.

As with direct pressure, it is hard to use indirect pressure alone to control significant bleeding or while moving a casualty but it should be attempted while gathering and preparing equipment for more definitive treatments.  

Do not forget to ask other first responders to assist as needed.